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So, this season how many times have you played Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride?

A bit of a lean year this year... so far, I've only done it three times (with two different bands and one orchestra).

My record is six..

Twice this year for me. But over the years, a lot. If you play in a school, concert, or community band any length of time you will play that song a bunch

samopn wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:19 am So, this season how many times have you played Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride?

Four so far (including two different arrangements at a big band rehearsal) ... and still counting.

Playing the Warrington arrangement now -- two gigs in the next couple of weeks.

I'm sorry, but the Leroy Anderson "Sleigh Ride" is synonymous with joy and love. It's my favorite version. Don't be casting aspersions on my Leroy Ride.

Not aspersions, unless you were joking Dispersions

As Thom said, no aspersions...

I just feel I should be awarding points to the best horsey-trumpet

I’ve lost count, but at least 6 in the past two weeks.

It was the final piece in my community band concert last week. First time playing it. It was a hoot!

I was thinking of making a Leroy-ish quartet maybe up to sextet of a “Slide Ride”. Think it would be fun and would be a great addition to random holiday repertoire.

Also would let me get the run in to the rare holiday concert without it by suggesting a small group interlude…

Cheers,
Andy

elmsandr wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 12:54 pm I was thinking of making a Leroy-ish quartet maybe up to sextet of a “Slide Ride”. Think it would be fun and would be a great addition to random holiday repertoire.

Also would let me get the run in to the rare holiday concert without it by suggesting a small group interlude…

Cheers,
Andy

How are you going to get a trombone to do the horse whinny?

I'm retired from playing so I don't have to play Sleigh Ride, but I have paid my dues. Including the Brass Quintet version.

One year we decided to dump Leroy and do a Leopold Mozart sleigh ride. We had to recruit a lot of the players into the percussion section since it called for a slapstick, ratchet, sandpaper blocks, sleigh bells, and a few other "effects" instruments I don't remember.

Another nice sleigh ride is the one from the Lt. Kije suite.

I've only done it once this year, but I agree with Dana, it's a great tune for this time of year.

BGuttman wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:03 pm
How are you going to get a trombone to do the horse whinny?

You can decent results plugging a trumpet mouthpiece into a trombone; best to have it done by someone who has some trumpet chops if possible.

If you want to hear a truly exasperated "Oh no, not again..." put a copy of the Pachelbel Canon in front of an accomplished cello player.

BGuttman wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:03 pm
How are you going to get a trombone to do the horse whinny?

Here's a plug for a local guy. Played a couple of his arrangements in our trombone choir Christmas program.

https://cherryclassics.com/products/sle ... e-ensemble

0 for sleigh ride, we did Leroy’s A Christmas Festival at our community band concert. Nice piece. Local brass group did Sleigh Ride at their Christmas concert, complete with trumpet player wearing a rubber horse head while doing the whinny. He noted his wife referred to him as the other end of the horse after the concert.