Re: [Harp-L] Musical Big River-harmonica part

["Rob Paparozzi" <Chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Brian,

I played it on Broadway, the original production back in the mid 80's I 
subbed for the Late Donnie Brooks who created most of the Harmonica parts 
along with Roger Miller's melodies and Steve Margoshes orchestrations.

You'll need a set of Diatonics, NO CHROMATIC a Bass Harmonica for One song 
and maybe a cue or 2 and a Jaw harp...

Not heavy Reading the lines persay as you can memorize the melodies and lots 
country fills, But you DO havve  read the CHART for FORM and know where you 
are on that chart at all times as there is alot going on in the 
orchestration....

It's a fun show with beautiful songs and lots of dynamics....if I can help 
further feel free to contact me offlist...Have a Blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and 
keep us posted!
all the best,
Rob Paparozzi
www.myspace.com/hudsonriverats

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <brianstear@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 2:23 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Musical Big River-harmonica part


I've just been asked to play as they call it "signifigent" harmonica part 
with the local high school orchestra.
I know some of you fellow harplers have done other productions of this 
musical. I was wondering if you could share  ( either on or off list ) what 
to expect ie, did you have to sight read, play specific prerecorded parts, 
just improvise ( well of course! )?
 Did you use any special tunings, harmonicas?
Thanks for any and all help. Truthfully, I'm excited. I'm a big fan of 
dynamics, so playing with an orchestra is the cat's meow for me!

  Brian
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