Cornet expectations?

[malco]

I play 3rd 2nd cornet in a wind orchestra , and wonder how high it is reasonable to go , as an expectation of the conductor? Others have probably mentioned that the lip killers can often appear after quite a long gruelling session. Advice please.

[Bob Stevenson]

Interesting post....

Lip/endurance problems in lower cornet sections of amateur ensembles are almost always due to overblowing. This, in turn, is caused by lower players wanting to be heard and playing too loud or too desperately in th emisguided belief that this is the best way to 'contribute' to the bands efforts.

Always keep to a good sound quality,...NEVER over blow or overplay th emarked dynamics.....ALWAYS rest you lip between passages....ALWAYS practice long tones going up the stave........work on your higher notes gently until they are in tune and of good sound.

If a MD/conductor urges you to play higher than you can then put your hand up and tell him that you want to play the highest notes down the octave TO OBTAIN GOOD SOUND....if he disrespects your wishes then it's down to him/her in the eyes of the band......

[roynj]

Assuming your question refers to range, the 3rd and 2nd cornet parts in a wind band, orchestra or brass band will typically require a usable range up to high A (one ledger line above the staff). Naturally, it depends on the piece, with many such pieces staying within the staff or below. If playing a low range part, what I have found is that most music directors prefer those parts to be strongly played with confidence, and often to a higher dynamic level than as written (but not overblown!).

Welcome to the forum.

[Dale Proctor]