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Originally Posted by BradHarrison If I wasn't comfortable playing a gig I would turn it down.
If you discuss it with them you may get to keep the gig and be comfortable but if you say nothing and play poorly it reflects much worse on you than if you found someone better suited to the task. | Good point. I come across that from time to time when I get called to play "lead" as a guest somewhere. Lead can mean a whole lot of different things depending on the band. Asking about the book or show and their needs is a good way to show concern for their gig and see if you're right for it. If they're looking for a Maynard style, exteme range lead I recommend someone else. If their book goes up to F and requires musical versatility (like 95% of the stuff out there) I take the gig. Even if you don't take the gig the fact that you helped out and recomended someone really qualified stands you in good stead with both the contractor and the person you recommended. The gig goes well and everyone's reputation stays intact.
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Bill S.- NY Bach 6, 38 Mt. Vernon 43 Bach "C" cornet, NY Bach trombone 6vii Monette mouthpieces |