We've been talking about various 'band fines' that we've experienced. Most everyone has been a band that fined you a quarter for gacking a solo, showing up late for a practice, or missing some music. The money usually goes for a get together for beer if nothing else.
The community band I sit with just moved to a venue where the music stands sometimes disappear for a gig elsewhere. So we've asked members to bring their stands just in case. We've a box of rickety old stands that I have suggested we paint pink to further embarrass the slower members of the band. It also ensures that the stand won't walk.
Today, in a jazz groups there has been talk amongst the officers of purchasing pencils with the band logo. We could surprise the members who show up for a practice with a free one and then charge a quarter when they don't have one at a practice.
I know, it's kinda sophomoric. But then so are some of the musicians, all BTW hobbyists.
The community band I sit with just moved to a venue where the music stands sometimes disappear for a gig elsewhere. So we've asked members to bring their stands just in case. We've a box of rickety old stands that I have suggested we paint pink to further embarrass the slower members of the band. It also ensures that the stand won't walk.
Today, in a jazz groups there has been talk amongst the officers of purchasing pencils with the band logo. We could surprise the members who show up for a practice with a free one and then charge a quarter when they don't have one at a practice.
I know, it's kinda sophomoric. But then so are some of the musicians, all BTW hobbyists.