Community Bands and Ensembles

A place to tell us about yourself, announce a show, or organize a get together

Sub-Forums: Get Togethers, In Memoriam, Introducing Yourself, Open Call, Upcoming Concerts/Shows

Posts that concern multiple or general woodwind issues or other topics tolerated at the whim of Ed ...

The what, where, why, and how for woodwind.com members

Sub-Forums: Forum Problem Reports, Forum Rules, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), New Forum Stuff, Suggestion Box

Let's talk about music!

Sub-Forums: (Mini) Reviews!

Start Here, First!

Specific information for saxophonists, clarinetists, flautists, etc.

Sub-Forums: Bassoons, Clarinets, Flutes, Oboes, Saxophones, Other Woodwinds

The place to discuss horns, big and small.

Sub-Forums: Eb Soprano Clarinet, Bb (Soprano) Clarinet, A, C and D Clarinets, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Contralto Clarinet, Bb Contrabass Clarinet, Clarinets in Other Pitches

If it's clarinet-related and you don't know where to put it, post here. We'll find a place for it!

For fans of Buffet, Leblanc, Selmer, Yamaha and others.

Sub-Forums: The Buffet Family, The Leblanc Family, Selmer Paris, Selmer USA, SML, Yamaha, Other Makes and Models

Sub-Forums: Ligatures, Mouthpieces, Reeds

From sheet music to recordings to videos to blogs - discuss it here. Teaching/technique media has it's own forum.

Sub-Forums: ONLINE Videos, Recordings, Sheet Music, TV/DVD, Websites/Blogs/Books

Training, teachers, technique. We have it all here.

Sub-Forums: Advanced Techniques, General Discussion, Media, Schools and Universities, Teachers' Chat

From reed rush to reed cases to straps. You can discuss it here

The place to discuss the members of the family. Even Rothophones.

Sub-Forums: The Oboe Branch, The Sarrusophone Branch, The Bassoon Branch, The Rothophone/Saxorusophone Branch

A place to talk about the challenges and joys of performing

Post and discuss your favorite double-reed recordings and videos here

The art and joy of reeds

Training, teachers, technique. We have it all here.

Sub-Forums: Advanced Techniques, General Discussion, Media, Schools and Universities, Teachers' Chat

Post and discuss your favorite double-reed related websites and blogs

Discuss headjoints and any other equipment related topics here

Sub-Forums: Piccolo, Fife, Concert flute, Alto flute, Bass flute, Contra-alto flute, Contrabass flute, Double contrabass flute, Hyperbass flute

Discuss Flute related recordings and videos

Discuss issues related to performing in this area

Training, teachers, technique. We have it all here.

Sub-Forums: General Discussion, Advanced Techniques, Media, Schools and Universities, Teachers' Chat

Talk about interest flute related websites and blogs here

Managing the Books

A Bit Of Labor Law, Contracts, Payroll, Some Real Life Perspectives, Getting Stiffed (The Big Picture), Profit Margin

Loading Up, Loading In, Loading Out; Containers, Carts and Cartage, The Band 'Boy' (or 'Girl'), Noisemakers (and why your drummer shouldn't have to buy them)

Music business basics, getting that first job, genre decisions, acquiring a "real" vocalist, early publicity,"word of mouth" and more

All Your Base are Belong to Us. Marketing the Group, Software Recommendations

Playing, Performing and Entertaining. To Jazz or not to Jazz, Front of House Issues, Herding the Group, Gimmickry, Lights, Vocalists vs. Sidemen

Tactics To Use At The Gig, Nuclear War - Band Style, A Graceful Escape, Why Cash Means Cash

Who owns what, insurance issues, theft (not "If?" but rather "When?"), when to upgrade, what not to do, The Book (and how to manage it)

When To Call It Quits, Downsizing/"Right-Sizing" (and the Associated Music Issues)

General Discussion, Surviving in a Right to Work State, The Best Argument for the Union (And Why It Doesn't Usually Work)

Discuss swabs, cases, necks, pads, and other accessories. All the toys.

The place to discuss horns, big and small

Sub-Forums: Bb Sopranissimo (Soprillo, etc.), Eb Sopranino, C Soprano, Bb Soprano, Eb Alto, C Melody, Bb Tenor, Eb Baritone, Bb Bass, Eb Contrabass/Tubax, Saxophones in other pitches

If it's saxophone-related and you don't know where to put it, post here. We'll find a place for it!

For fans of Selmer (Paris), Yamaha, Yanagisawa, Keilwerth, Buescher, Conn, Martin and others

Sub-Forums: Adolphe Sax, Buescher, Buffet, Conn (including Selmer New York), Keilwerth, King (HN White), Martin, Selmer (Paris), SML, Yamaha, Yanagisawa, Other makes and models

From sheet music to recordings to videos to blogs - discuss it here

Sub-Forums: Books/Interviews, ONLINE Videos, Recordings, Sheet Music/Transcriptions, TV/DVD, Websites/Blogs

Sub-Forums: Ligatures, Mouthpieces, Reeds

Jazz, Classical, pop/rock, smooth jazz, or any other style - discuss it here

Sub-Forums: Classical, Jazz, Pop/Rock, Smooth Jazz, Other Styles

Training, teachers, technique. We have it all here.

Sub-Forums: Advanced Techniques, General Discussion, Media, Schools and Universities, Teacher's Chat

Discuss EWI models here.

Discuss Casio controllers here

Discuss Yamaha Controllers here.

Discuss tone generators here

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