sday88 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I've only been to a couple of shows and seen a handful of corps this year but it seems that there aren't many horn solos anymore. For crying out loud when I marched it seemed like half of our show was horn solos or duets or sextets, etc. I don't even think Jeff Wilt marched during the show, he just stood at the front of the field and moved from one side to the other to play solos!! Just kidding Jeff, I'm pretty sure you marched at least some of the time. :P Anywho, am I just imagining this or is this the trend these days with the "themed" shows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamMan Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 There is such a thing as too many horn solos. I mean, there's over 60 horns out there, use 'em! But seriously, Phantom has a long duet, Crown has the trumpet solo before William Tell, The Cadets start out with a sextet or so. I think all those are tastefully done. Also, I've noticed a trend where instead of solos, the whole section would be featured (notice a lot of trumpet features lately?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigCPApi Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Also, I've noticed a trend where instead of solos, the whole section would be featured (notice a lot of trumpet features lately?). That's just good show design! (or lazy drill writers ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockthebus09 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Crown's got a horn solo in their ballad .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplefunk Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 cavies has the Stranger trumpet solo in the very beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs me sum mello! Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 cavies has the Stranger trumpet solo in the very beginning. And the baritone solo mid way through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerpCorpsNut Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 The Cadets, like someone already mentioned, have a few small ensemble type deals... and a big trumpet solo in Blue Shades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Marcher Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Phantom's duet in the ballad is HOT. Mm, mm, delicious middle voice goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaSqueegee Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Glassmen also have some solos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilveric Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 (edited) I've only been to a couple of shows and seen a handful of corps this year but it seems that there aren't many horn solos anymore. For crying out loud when I marched it seemed like half of our show was horn solos or duets or sextets, etc. I don't even think Jeff Wilt marched during the show, he just stood at the front of the field and moved from one side to the other to play solos!! Just kidding Jeff, I'm pretty sure you marched at least some of the time. :P Anywho, am I just imagining this or is this the trend these days with the "themed" shows? Maybe solo's are programmed in based on a combination of show concept and talent available. What would be the point of writing in a killer solo if you don't have a kid with the chops to play it? That being said, I was definitely disappointed Blue Devils didnt have a solo/duet in Pegasus somewhere! Edited July 13, 2007 by Quiksilveric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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