A number of my pickup bands are considering getting stands. But many of us are into the bifocal glasses stage of our life. I'd like some recommendations. Here is the thread from my bands so far:
Adding Suzy the nurse and ergo expert, Scott who plays with DoctorfunK and Neil and Ray the experienced ones to the thread.
/opinion alert
Most of our players can't read music at their knees. If you look at some these pictures, the musicians are hunched over to read the chart, not pretty at all. And if we want more people to learn to solo, once you stand, there is no way we can see the changes.
/end opinion
Scott once told me that it took him six months or so to memorize the DoctorfunK book. I think he was playing much more than we do by a factor of four. Our book will potentially have three times the number of charts as the DoctorfunK book. Ray is working on puttin' together the Inspektor Gadget (place holder name) group which will travel extensively. I'm guessing that like the Crickets, the Dissonance, these kind of groups will be standing, just like DoctorfunK does. I'd luv to hear what he has in mind.
The sax section also likes what Cam does having us stand during some of the soli's. So we are in a quandary here. Maybe some of the co-opted experts on the Cc line can weigh in with some considerations
Cheers,
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Fm: Gary
Subject: Band Stand options
Some information on big band stands.
I have mixed emotions about these. On the pro side, Done right they look very classy and old school big band. The look uniform and they let the band be seen.
On the flip side. Ah we're not getting any younger and our eyes are not getting any stronger. I'd hate to buy a bunch of these to find out that half the band can't see their music. Doug was telling me just last night how his new bifocals were causing problems on stage.
Jim/Arwen, The saxes will be the main victims, How are your cats gonna react to these? Have you ever had to read the music when it's at your knees?
That said here's the poop
Here is the information on Big Band stands.
http://www.embeeideas.com/
Prices for the stands not including graphics etc. POLY BAND STAND PRICES
- 24" Poly Band Stand $35.00 ea
- 32" Poly Band Stand $40.00 ea
- 40" Poly Band Stand $45.00 ea[/FONT]
CASES
24" Soft Case (Padded) (Holds 8) $100.00 ea
32" Soft Case (Padded) (Holds 8) $110.00 ea
40" Soft Case (Padded) (Holds 8) $120.00 ea
24" Econo-Case (Un-Padded) (Holds 5) $48.00 ea
32" Econo-Case (Un-Padded) (Holds 5) $50.00 ea
40" Econo-Case (Un-Padded) (Holds 5) $52.00 ea
ESTIMATED GRAPHIC PRICES
Full Front Printed Graphic $30.00 ea
32" Full Front Printed Graphic $35.00 ea
40" Full Front Printed Graphic $40.00 ea[/FONT][/SIZE]
Not sure if "ea" means per stand or per graphic? Gosh I hope that's not per stand, that raises the price considerably.
Other options
http://www.musictreasures.com/Equipment/Band-Stands/25380.html"]Very cool, especially with different colored lights… Needs no logo http://www.musictreasures.com/Equipment/Band-Stands/25386.html"]
Used by the band I was in back in the day. $$$, heavy but very cool, but also heavy and high maitenancehttp://www.musictreasures.com/Equipment/Band-Stands/25391.html - see the second navy band photo or
Lots of options athttp://www.musictreasures.com/Equipment/Band-Stands
