Posted by Steve Dedman on February 12, 2002 at 01:49:08:
In Reply to: Re: Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis posted by Mary Ann on February 11, 2002 at 10:56:58:
That's because it's easier to find passable winds than it is to find marginal strings. It's a simple numbers equation; there are more band programs to produce more wind players. So you're more likely to find a community orch with a passable wind section that can be challenged more than the strings.