Oh no, not again....
- samopn
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So, this season how many times have you played Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride?
A bit of a lean year this year... so far, I've only done it three times (with two different bands and one orchestra).
My record is six..
A bit of a lean year this year... so far, I've only done it three times (with two different bands and one orchestra).
My record is six..
- Thom
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Twice this year for me. But over the years, a lot. If you play in a school, concert, or community band any length of time you will play that song a bunch <EMOJI seq="1f602" tseq="1f602">š</EMOJI>
- Posaunus
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[quote="samopn"]So, this season how many times have you played Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride?[/quote]
Four so far (including two different arrangements at a big band rehearsal) ... and still counting. :roll:
Four so far (including two different arrangements at a big band rehearsal) ... and still counting. :roll:
- ghmerrill
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Playing the Warrington arrangement now -- two gigs in the next couple of weeks.
- tbdana
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I'm sorry, but the Leroy Anderson "Sleigh Ride" is synonymous with joy and love. It's my favorite version. Don't be casting aspersions on my Leroy Ride.
- Thom
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Not aspersions, unless you were joking <EMOJI seq="1f603" tseq="1f603">š</EMOJI> Dispersions
- samopn
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As Thom said, no aspersions...
I just feel I should be awarding points to the best horsey-trumpet
I just feel I should be awarding points to the best horsey-trumpet
- BarryDaniels
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It was the final piece in my community band concert last week. First time playing it. It was a hoot!
- elmsandr
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I was thinking of making a Leroy-ish quartet maybe up to sextet of a āSlide Rideā. Think it would be fun and would be a great addition to random holiday repertoire.
Also would let me get the run in to the rare holiday concert without it by suggesting a small group interludeā¦
Cheers,
Andy
Also would let me get the run in to the rare holiday concert without it by suggesting a small group interludeā¦
Cheers,
Andy
- BGuttman
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[quote="elmsandr"]I was thinking of making a Leroy-ish quartet maybe up to sextet of a āSlide Rideā. Think it would be fun and would be a great addition to random holiday repertoire.
Also would let me get the run in to the rare holiday concert without it by suggesting a small group interludeā¦
Cheers,
Andy[/quote]
How are you going to get a trombone to do the horse whinny? :tongue:
I'm retired from playing so I don't have to play Sleigh Ride, but I have paid my dues. Including the Brass Quintet version.
One year we decided to dump Leroy and do a Leopold Mozart sleigh ride. We had to recruit a lot of the players into the percussion section since it called for a slapstick, ratchet, sandpaper blocks, sleigh bells, and a few other "effects" instruments I don't remember.
Another nice sleigh ride is the one from the Lt. Kije suite.
Also would let me get the run in to the rare holiday concert without it by suggesting a small group interludeā¦
Cheers,
Andy[/quote]
How are you going to get a trombone to do the horse whinny? :tongue:
I'm retired from playing so I don't have to play Sleigh Ride, but I have paid my dues. Including the Brass Quintet version.
One year we decided to dump Leroy and do a Leopold Mozart sleigh ride. We had to recruit a lot of the players into the percussion section since it called for a slapstick, ratchet, sandpaper blocks, sleigh bells, and a few other "effects" instruments I don't remember.
Another nice sleigh ride is the one from the Lt. Kije suite.
- tim
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I've only done it once this year, but I agree with Dana, it's a great tune for this time of year.
- JohnL
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[quote="BGuttman"]
How are you going to get a trombone to do the horse whinny? :tongue:[/quote]
You can decent results plugging a trumpet mouthpiece into a trombone; best to have it done by someone who has some trumpet chops if possible.
How are you going to get a trombone to do the horse whinny? :tongue:[/quote]
You can decent results plugging a trumpet mouthpiece into a trombone; best to have it done by someone who has some trumpet chops if possible.
- robcat2075
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If you want to hear a truly exasperated "Oh no, not again..." put a copy of the Pachelbel Canon in front of an accomplished cello player.
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- harrisonreed
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- Chazzer69
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Here's a plug for a local guy. Played a couple of his arrangements in our trombone choir Christmas program.
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- BrassSection
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0 for sleigh ride, we did Leroyās A Christmas Festival at our community band concert. Nice piece. Local brass group did Sleigh Ride at their Christmas concert, complete with trumpet player wearing a rubber horse head while doing the whinny. He noted his wife referred to him as the other end of the horse after the concert.