[Dixielandjazz] Band loyalty, Treatment of Subs

[domitype]

Absolutely !

When I sub with a long running group I like to know little things a band usually does special with a song -  starting key (and key changes, if any) trick breaks, verses or stop-times, especially if "non-traditional) where a vocal usually happens, if they expect tuba solo at some point (or not) - things like that... Makes the song go better, especially if the band is just playing from a lead sheet or by head. 

I try to tell any new sub we have those things if I can, before the song starts. 

Dave Richoux

On Mar 24, 2011, at 11:57 AM, Bert Brandsma <mister_bertje at hotmail.com> wrote:

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> This is also very true! I experienced both situations.
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> I can only say that the more professional the band, the better they help you when you're sitting in, since it is only in their own interest that the total show is good!
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> Kind regards,
> 
> Bert
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>> From: Gluetje1 at aol.com
>> Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:52:08 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Band loyalty, Treatment of Subs
>> CC: dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com
>> To: mister_bertje at hotmail.com
>> 
>> Open Response to Leaders and Players:
>> Audience members with empathy have also watched bands use a sub, then  
>> seemingly do nothing to help that sub succeed.  It's not pleasant to watch  you 
>> let your "guest" who apparently came to your rescue  then flounder.  Maybe 
>> you think it's respect for a fellow  professional.  But I have more than once 
>> watched a sub be treated as the  invisible player.  And yes, I have seen 
>> the opposite; i.e., the sub is  embraced, given necessary information on how 
>> to proceed, given a featured spot  or two, etc.
>> 
>> Ginny 
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