Blaringbrass Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 I agree, Eb horns would be a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJS53 Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Oh I don't know bout that---The Cavaliers voted no on Bb's and switched anyway the first year. That just seemed weird to me. Better double check that. 2001 was first year for Cavs using non G instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJS53 Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 One thing I've learned is that change (especially in drum corps) is inevitable. It's my guess that Scouts will change to non G instruments in time. They will probably resist as long as it's practical to do so. At some point they will be in a position when "fighting the good fight" of resisting change will just not mean that much anymore and they will reluctantly make the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshowfan Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 At MSU we had an E flat cornet line. Since there were no flutes piccolos or clarinets (but there were saxophones) the top 8 trumpet chairs got to play on E-flat's. It did cut throught the ensemble quite a bit. Too bad they got rid of the EEPHS as we called it. We always had fun with those horns. I dont know if it would work though in DCI. Only one way to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmanra Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 It won't happen as long as Scott and those who are like minded are there. The only thing that could make them switch is if DEG and Kanstul quit making G's altogether and their horns were beyond repair.It would take an entirely new regime here, I don't see that happening, fortunately, for at least 10 years if not longer. he just took the words out of my mouth ^:) mine too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowbrasswhole Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 I think that the top trumpet players in the corps should play on E-flat horns. It would make some high range playing a bit easier. I bet YAMAHA could make an e-flat trumpet that could do some serious damage. British style brass bands have been pitched in Eb/Bb for more than a hundred fifty years. They have evolved over the years to what works best. Intonation is no more a problem of the instrument for them as the responsibility of the players to get it right. The Bb/F tuning is not a problem. It will make for better intonation, actually. Kids learn to play on Bb and F instruments in HS bands. I like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhiatt Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 Interesting. I seem to remember Eb horn parts when I played Holst in H.S. Wind Ensemble though I can't say we used them. Makes sense to go Bb, if you ask me. Kids have been trained on them since day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 yes, that is true, but takes away from the distinction of Drum and BUGLE (G) corps.......oh well, life goes on!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crownmember Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 hmmmm . . .they'll change in, lets say . . .in the year 2396 B) :P (they'll be a divIII corps making 30's by then ^0^ ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orpheus Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 yes, that is true, but takes away from the distinction of Drum and BUGLE (G) corps.......oh well, life goes on!!!! The term "bugle" has never been defined by the key of the horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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