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Toobz · 01-31-2008, 09:29 PM

As an ex drum major, I have to agree with rowuk, ccNochops, and misty.sj all have said. Playing loud is not nearly as important as steady and full. As someone who was out front, the last thing I wanted to hear was a loud, unsteady trumpet dropping in and out of play. Endurance and a solid sound are what's needed in any group.

As for the marching , try to find a couple of friends to march with. Staying together is just as important to marching as it is to playing.
Practicing alone is fine, but having someone next to you to push you is even better.

One more thing. Drink lots of water and apply sunscreen. One bad day can set you back big time. Sunstroke is not something to take lightly.

Have a great time, I know I did !

01-31-2008, 09:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Toobz Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prescott Valley , AZ Posts: 610	Re: I have 7 months... As an ex drum major, I have to agree with rowuk, ccNochops, and misty.sj all have said. Playing loud is not nearly as important as steady and full. As someone who was out front, the last thing I wanted to hear was a loud, unsteady trumpet dropping in and out of play. Endurance and a solid sound are what's needed in any group. As for the marching , try to find a couple of friends to march with. Staying together is just as important to marching as it is to playing. Practicing alone is fine, but having someone next to you to push you is even better. One more thing. Drink lots of water and apply sunscreen. One bad day can set you back big time. Sunstroke is not something to take lightly. Have a great time, I know I did ! __________________ Conn 10B New Era trumpet Martin Committee cornet And lots of other old and smelly stuff ! Last edited by Toobz; 01-31-2008 at 09:53 PM.