| Dear Timbo,
I'm of this mind:
1) It drives me nuts when people don't get the names of things they want right because "oh, well, it's something like that...". E-mail the prospective bride and say that you've procured the Stanley trumpet tune she asked for and ask her to reply that she got your e-mail. If you're feeling responsible because this is the most important day of her life and all that, call her and make her sing it over the phone. If she can't, case closed.
2) Don't fret at all about the key if it's lower than usual. What is important is that you play it well. If she doesn't know the name of the piece she's going to care even less what key it's played in.
3) Play the piece at a true march tempo and do a consult with the organist. S/He will have more experience about cuts and things. Do this before the day of the wedding.
Don't worry about anything other than representing yourself well as an artist when you play. Do your homework, ask the organist, and contact the bride to let her know you've done what was asked of you.
Boy, am I grumpy today. You might want to ask someone with a slightly sunnier disposition.
ML |