randomnoise Posted May 7, 2002 Share Posted May 7, 2002 An obnoxious remark on RAMD has got me wondering... 1. What corps use Euphs? Who doesn't? 2. What is the "right" number of Euphs in a line that plays 4 part splits? I am all for a varied sound in the brass section. And I wonder what you folks think about the mix and match sound in the baritone voice. (the obnoxious remark was from a fellow that was sniffing derisively about a baritone section with no euphoniums - probably feels like I do about alto sections that are made up of only mellophones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomnoise Posted May 7, 2002 Author Share Posted May 7, 2002 And lest the Mellophone players get upset, I love mellophone - I PLAY Mellophone. But an Alto section with French Horns (and even flugels) offers a greater variety of timbres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshowfan Posted May 7, 2002 Share Posted May 7, 2002 Here is my dream line: 12 sopranos (3 leads, 4 slpit, 5 lasts) 8 flugel horns (2 parts, often dubling split and last sop parts) 10 mellophones (5 leads, 5 splits) 5 french horns (playing what would be the 3rd mello part) 8 Baritones (4 and 4) 12 Euphs (better players on euphs split part) 10 Contras (split part?, maybe) 65 Brass I think this would really help balance issues and give a great sound. I have never heard of a line like this but I imagine it would sound like 91 Star. I think the mid line should be more exposed in Drum corps. Oh yeah, Corps!! bring back the flugels!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Oldemeyer Posted May 7, 2002 Share Posted May 7, 2002 1. What corps use Euphs? Who doesn't?2. What is the "right" number of Euphs in a line that plays 4 part splits? This season MBI is marching 15 baritones (5 on each part) and 4 euphoniums. If I had my wish, I would have 4 people on each baritone part and then have a 3-4 euph split. The top euph part would match the lead or second baritones, depending on the music. When I was with Regiment, we had 13 euphoniums and 7 baritones. Actually, that would be the ideal situation for Brass, but I've got to fight one battle at a time. :) Michael Oldemeyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleHighEZ Posted May 7, 2002 Share Posted May 7, 2002 And lest the Mellophone players get upset, I love mellophone - I PLAY Mellophone. But an Alto section with French Horns (and even flugels) offers a greater variety of timbres. Not to mention more cracks for your buck! ]:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaringbrass Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 I like how BD has their hornline set up, kinda sop heavy but i like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomnoise Posted May 8, 2002 Author Share Posted May 8, 2002 Our hornline is set up as follows: 25 Sops (one in Pit) 17 Mellos (one in Pit) 22 Baris 10 Contras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeBaritone Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 Our hornline is set up as follows:25 Sops (one in Pit) 17 Mellos (one in Pit) 22 Baris 10 Contras and so the question if you'll play has been answered. ]:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsBari02 Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 24 Sopranos 12 Mellophones 20 Baritones/Euphoniums (5 upper baris, 5 lower baris, 5 upper euphs, 5 lower euphs) 10 Contrabasses 66 Brass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaringbrass Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 24 Sopranos12 Mellophones 20 Baritones/Euphoniums (5 upper baris, 5 lower baris, 5 upper euphs, 5 lower euphs) 10 Contrabasses 66 Brass Yes siree, BD has one huge horn line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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