AlbionLass
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I'm considering offering to play for residents in some local retirement and nursing homes. I've thought about a mixture of popular swing and jazz tunes, some light classics, some Christmas tunes nearer that time etc, with or without backing tracks. On tenor or alto, haven't decided yet.
Is there anything I need to consider that I may not have thought about playing this time of venue/audience.
How do you think is best to approach the manager/staff of the homes? Phone initially or go introduce myself in person?
Also I'm thinking about looking for another player (or two) to form a duo (a/t) or a trio (s/a/t), (a/t/b, a/a/t). Will ask if anyone from the band I play with (Derby Hospitals Band) is interested initially then will ask further afield.
Can anyone suggest some books of nicely arranged duets/trios of familiar tunes in various styles for around the grade 4-6 level?
There are a lot of books out there but most are mail order and I'm wary of spending money on music that may not be what I'm really looking for.
Mandy.x
Is there anything I need to consider that I may not have thought about playing this time of venue/audience.
How do you think is best to approach the manager/staff of the homes? Phone initially or go introduce myself in person?
Also I'm thinking about looking for another player (or two) to form a duo (a/t) or a trio (s/a/t), (a/t/b, a/a/t). Will ask if anyone from the band I play with (Derby Hospitals Band) is interested initially then will ask further afield.
Can anyone suggest some books of nicely arranged duets/trios of familiar tunes in various styles for around the grade 4-6 level?
There are a lot of books out there but most are mail order and I'm wary of spending money on music that may not be what I'm really looking for.
Mandy.x