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Rachael · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:34 pm Post subject: Second instrument issue

Hi,
I am currently working towards the DipABRSM on flute (1st instrument). However, I also play the tenor sax and would be interested to know whether the Royal Marines would prefer one to have taken a grade on their 2nd instrument or not? (surely they'd prefer to teach from scratch - no bad habits etc.

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thanks.

Rachael Bull.

admin · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject:

Hi Rachael,
The audition is about potential... they want to see you perform but they are looking for someone with the potential to progress as well. i'll get your question answerd by someone at the school for you.
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Sharpy · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject:

I had Grade 8 Euphonium and had just finished my degree and done a minor performance module. So they offered me Trombone and Cello! Apart from the odd bit of trombone playing I was a beginer on both. They dont look for peices of paper that say you can play, more that you can play or have the potential to play an instrument.

Any help?!!!
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admin · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

Just in, hot off the keyboard!

Rachael · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks admin and Sharpy! :D
Sharpy - Yeah, does help me. I wonder if I could go on cornet if I don't get in on flute/sax? hmmmm.

Really appreciate the feedback from the school of music - thanx alot for finding out for me admin.

I will be visiting my local armed forces office soon to talk more and sort out when i'll be taking various tests (RT etc.).

Fizzie · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:59 pm Post subject:

admin · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject:

Fizzie, you should know by now what instruments you have been accepted on. Have a look through the paperwork sent to you and that will tell you what you'll be palying...
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Fizzie · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject:

Sorry my post was a bit confusing. I was saying that I know I've been put on violin and saxophone even though I've reached a certain level on flute. I just read what I wrote and I confused myself!

bootybandy · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:27 pm Post subject:

Don't, whatever you do, stop playing the flute. As a Sax player and Violin holder the Flute is the other instrument that can be used in Dance Band or Big Band.

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Fizzie · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:20 am Post subject:

General Melchett · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject:

It's a nice thought Booty, but in reality it's the flute players who transfer to Saxs on Big bands and then cover the flute parts. I think young Fizzie might have their work cut out on the old string thing to be caring too much about flute-ing too much. Just a thought from a pragamtist!
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Fizzie · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:51 pm Post subject:

Oh poo. Does that mean I wont get a chance to play the flute then. I could start my own folk band. There's a plan...

RAB · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject:

General Melchett · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject:

And all woodlickers Rab!
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bootybandy · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:00 pm Post subject: