For whatever reason the creative urge (arts, music, prose, poetry) is incredibly powerful and compelling. From talking to many people there are a few universals (self expression being one of the more common, for example) but the specific, addictive reward that keeps one following a singular artistic course varies for each of us. What is your specific reward and why is it so powerful in your life?
Stan Bann: The Writing Desk
As the final chord of the Como Park concert wafted out across the lake Stan Bann's Big Bone Band wrapped our second full summer season of outdoor concerts in the Twin Cities. As always I headed for the front of the bandstand to thank our audiences personally and to get their feedback on what they liked, didn't like, or just to add to my collection of bad jokes. (I always get some groaning fodder after the concerts!!)
The most consistent comment over SB4's two year stint has been that people love the sound of the low brass choir. It's a sound I've loved for years. I'm delighted to share in their discovery of it as well!!
People are surprised that a front line of six trombones, euphonium (which many people still comment on looks like a tuba that was left in the dryer too long), and tuba has the wide emotional and sonic range it does. The variations and shadings possible with this group are phenomenal. From velvet, mellow pads to roaring, raging excitement and swing ... it's all there!
While [...]
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The most consistent comment over SB4's two year stint has been that people love the sound of the low brass choir. It's a sound I've loved for years. I'm delighted to share in their discovery of it as well!!
People are surprised that a front line of six trombones, euphonium (which many people still comment on looks like a tuba that was left in the dryer too long), and tuba has the wide emotional and sonic range it does. The variations and shadings possible with this group are phenomenal. From velvet, mellow pads to roaring, raging excitement and swing ... it's all there!
While [...]