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ecarroll · 11-21-2005, 04:07 PM

Mike,

Thanks for keeping this thread alive.

The most important consideration in your choice of repertoire is that you're performing music that turns YOU on. Leave the argument about text vs. vocalise to others. It has been my experience that we always play the music that makes the hair stand up on the back of our necks far better than, well, music that doesn't (and I can give you a looooooong list of common trumpet repertoire that falls into catagory "B").

I'd love others to chime in here...

Best,
EC (yes, the Tate/Strauss disc that you mention is me. Thank you)

11-21-2005, 04:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
ecarroll Artist in Residence Forte User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NH/CA/PQ Posts: 1,405	Mike, Thanks for keeping this thread alive. The most important consideration in your choice of repertoire is that you're performing music that turns YOU on. Leave the argument about text vs. vocalise to others. It has been my experience that we always play the music that makes the hair stand up on the back of our necks far better than, well, music that doesn't (and I can give you a looooooong list of common trumpet repertoire that falls into catagory "B"). I'd love others to chime in here... Best, EC (yes, the Tate/Strauss disc that you mention is me. Thank you)