Posted by Bryan on March 05, 2002 at 01:02:57:
In Reply to: What now? posted by Brian on March 05, 2002 at 00:15:42:
Having had a not dissimilar situation to yours, I pooled with a trumpet player all the music we had and put a quintet together. Over the years we have developed a library of hundreds of tunes, rehearse weekly and play more gigs and concerts than when playing professonally was my goal! I was not interested in playing with various "pick-up" groups, though the calls I get now are from quality ensembles. In our case we went with players who make a living outside music (including teaching music). Another group in the area is made up exclusevly of music teachers wanting a musical outlet. Quintet music will give you something to work on that can result in some satisfying ensemble playing, and possibly supplement your income, though in my case I have spent all the money I have made on music related purchases (3 tubas, lots of music, tuners and such). Not bad when the whole point was to get together with friends and just play!
Bryan "rehearsing with my newest horn for the first time tomorrow" Altherr