Chuck Throckmorton wrote:
Andrew Stiller wrote:
Again, my string quartets, clarinet choir arrangements etc. go almost
entirely to libraries, not performers. An aggravation and a pity, but
what ya gonna do? Most of my sales to individuals are of keyboard
solos, accompanied solos for melody instruments, and songs.
At many universities, the library is buying chamber music *for* the
performers. After all, we're able to expand the institution's holdings
in our own area of expertise and have music available for our students
-- all on someone else's budget!
A more sinister factor, in my opinion, is the lack of amateur chamber
music "out there." I have had very few opportunities to share music
with a group of friends in a living room...unless it was a rehearsal for
a wedding gig. I'd love to see more chamber music sales -- and
experiences -- for performers.
The chamber music is available, there's tons of it.
As for living room experiences, people have to make their own or join a
local community music school which offers chamber music courses.
--
David H. Bailey
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