Posted by Jay Bertolet on March 04, 2002 at 21:01:25:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Suggested solo posted by DZ on March 04, 2002 at 20:27:30:
Now Dave, please don't make me blush like that! ;-)
It is true, I played the Boccalari as a sophomore/junior in high school. Maybe it was just a good combination for me back then because, as you well know, I'm no technical magician. Something about that piece really clicked for me and I fell head first. I was inspired when I heard the piece performed by another high school student, a high school sophomore euphonium player whom I constantly ran into at all state bands, and I vowed to learn it myself. The other pieces you listed are all excellent choices as well. I especially liked Napoli and the Mozart. Ironically, I found the Mozart much more difficult than the Boccalari. Just goes to show you.
Hope all is well with you up north. Missed you at the last NSB concerts in Fort Myers. See you at ITEC.
My opinion for what it's worth...