Lazorphaze

if anyone in the twin cities and surrounding region wants to hear a good brass band, go see the Lake Wobegon Brass Band. I went to their 2nd concert of the year, and it was wonderful. their site-
www.lwbb.org
i am in no way associated with them, i just wanted to spread the word.

Manny Laureano

Good for you for going, Lazor. I've heard they're terrific. The guy who makes my batons, Chuck Olson, used to be their conductor. Is that still the case? Come to think of it, I'll bet he's left for the Southwest for the winter by now. He's developed a rather bitter distaste for our cold winters.

ML

Lazorphaze

no, their conductor is Micheal Mastenson. hey, I'm curious, because my band director plays this in the ensemble...what's a Repiano cornet?

Solar Bell

Nice website, thanks.
Good sound clips.

-cw-

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alanbach

B flat Repiano Cornet is the "roving middle linebacker" of the section. Often used as a solo voice or doubling the Soprano Cornet in unison or at the octave. The Repiano is also used to add weight to the other Cornet parts.
In the past the flugel part doubled up with the repiano part but nowadays the flugelhorn has become a "solo" instrument in the brass band. Hope this helps

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