Posted by Steve H. on May 04, 2001 at 23:42:28:
In Reply to: Contra-Octave in band playing posted by Austin H. on May 03, 2001 at 17:31:29:
Taking a part down an octave really does destroy the texture. It only works less than 1% of the time. The composer really does know what he or she wants.
The wind ensemble I play in is doing "Rocky Point Holiday" with a written DD so my section mate and I get a chance to play low notes!