Posted by Fritz Friesen on May 19, 2001 at 18:09:40:
In Reply to: Brass Quintet Instrumentation posted by Steve C on May 18, 2001 at 22:59:57:
Hello from Idaho Falls, ID!
Steve, I've played in a brass quintet here for the last 2 years. I primarily play euphonium, but double on trombone. The first trumpet doubles on flugelhorn. Our french horn sometimes plays second trumpet. We have a Tuba and a second trumpet. We have quartets, trios, and duets available for us when some can't show up for practice. We all share an immense joy of music, if not always the talent. We are constantly called upon to perform, but even if we were'nt, the practices make it for me. Good luck in your search for your sound. When you find it you'll know and don't let anybody tell you you can do this but not that. Music is a freedom of expression and possibly the closest thing we have to heaven on earth.
Let me know how it goes, Fritz