Earlier today I took a shower (I do that sometimes), and I always do a lot of thinking in there - maybe an explanation for why I take so long. I had to get these ideas out here because I know that I'll forget them later.
According to David Cutler's "The Savvy Musician" (www.savvymusician.com), you have to create opportunities for yourself and then become the foremost expert on whatever it is that you create. By that logic, I should think of something lacking in the trumpet/brass world and make it. In turn, I would be the best at it because I'd be the only one doing it.
Brass quintets are nothing entirely new. There have been brass bands around for at least a couple hundred years. However, the music that brass bands/quintets play is very limited. The volume just isn't there. Often, the brass quintets of the world keep rehashing the classic standard literature for the genre and limit themselves. I think I should form an ensemble that puts on both solo and ensemble performances. Each member would be showcased by performing solo with ensemble accompaniment. Then, I would have a quintet playing something jazzy or rock oriented or play a large orchestral transcription...just not everything that is standard for brass quintet only.
Also, I could turn standard trumpet pieces into something more modern by turning them into rock or jazz tunes. The Halsey Stevens "Sonata for Trumpet and Piano" could be a prog rock masterpiece for trumpet, piano, drums, and bass. Sounds a little far-fetched, right? I'll probably try it just because I can.
Another idea I had was to transcribe trumpet pieces for electric guitar and put them with accompaniment. I figure that would pique the interest of brass players around the world if I can become good enough at it and advertise it properly. I would be interested to see a guitarist (who is trained as a trumpeter) play some trumpet pieces on guitar.
And maybe at these performances I can give away beer samples from my batches. We'll see.
More ideas to come...I'd love to read some comments and/or suggestions.
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