Getting Consortiums and Working with Bands with Alan Theisen

Alan Theisen provides his top 10 tips for composing and arranging for concert band and wind ensemble through live analysis of scores including standard repertoire, contemporary selections, and recent pieces from his own catalogue.

Also covered are topics like getting consortiums, navigating rehearsals, best techniques for maximizing time with these groups, and actually finding them!

Enrollment For This Workshop

• All participants are welcome to share within the session portions of their own work for brief discussion, where time allows.
• Class enrollment is 30 participants. $25 per registrant
• To read more about this class, please visit Alan Theisen Workshop Page at soundscore.com.

What The Workshop Will Include:

• How to find and organize Consortiums
• How to work with Bands
• Theisen's insights into his top tips for writing and scoring for concert band and wind ensembles

Key Questions/Topics Addressed During Workshop:

• How do I gather a consortium of bands for commissions?
• How do I find bands to write for?
• What am I supposed to do with so many clarinets?
• How to avoid everything sound dull and muddy?
• What can I do with the tenor saxophone and euphonium?
• How to balance in order to hear the woodwinds clearly?
• How to avoid overtiring the players during longer works?
• What pieces/composers should I study when I want to write for band?
• Which notes are notorious for sounding out of tune and how to avoid or use them best?

Signing Up For The Workshop

• Fee $25

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