[Dixielandjazz] 70 Girls 70

[Don Ingle]

Bill Biffle wrote:
> A local theater group here is doing this show and wants me to put
> together a small combo for it.  I have the conductor's score which
> indicates a typical Broadway pit orchestra.  Anyone done this show?  How
> tough are the parts?  How feasible would it be to do with, say 1 tpt, 1
> reed player (doubling or tripling) 1 t-bone, keyboards, bass, and drums?
> That is to say, with my Dixie band?
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> Bill Biffle
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> Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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> Duke City Jazz Band
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> Duke City Dance Band
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> bbiffle at brgcc.com
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If you people are all good readers, have experience following a 
director, and put in sufficient rehearsal time, then go for it. If not 
prepared as noted, then take a pass. Having  played enough show  scores 
in my checkered career, I learned that  the size of the band is not as 
important as the ability of the players to read and play the score and 
to follow direction flawlessly. With such a small group, any 
shortcomings are all too easily noted.
You decide if you are prepared to undertake it and at a professional 
level if so,  then go for it.
Good luck,
Don Ingle