And on a similar note (and yes, this is a gripe
): Could someone please explain to me why many bands feel the need to be amplified when playing an indoor venue, even when it isn't cavernous? Something like a theater....
Are the accoustics in modern theaters that poor? (actually, yes, I know a theater with terrible accoustics for band performance). Is it something about the dynamic range of modern wind instruments? Or performers? Or perhaps the different sections in a band aren't balanced, volume wise? There is an easy solution to that with resorting to amplification, I feel.
Also, I feel that when listening to an unamplified band/performer I am much more "connected". One of the reasons I think the Belgian cornetist I was talking about was so well received, by me at least, was not only his virtuoso performance but also because he did it un-amplified. Much nicer to listen to.
So what if a band can't be heard more than 100 feet away? Unamplified it will sound much more natural.
OK, sorry. End gripe.
Regards, Christine