Gary Schutza

I really believe that when we perform for an audience, be it at a recital or quintet performance or band concert, whatever, we need to think of ourselves as entertainers. I don't mean doing handstands and acrobatics, but the audience should enjoy themselves. Try to program a few things that they will really enjoy. We all want to do recitals with Kennan and Hindemith, and these are great works, but also include some lighter fare and maybe a fun piece or two. If you have a trumpet player friend think about the Duet for Two Incomplete Trumpets (2nd valves removed) by Kevin McLaughlin or something like this. The audience will remember actually enjoying themselves, rather than being bored silly.

Just a thought.

chip schutza