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I am a junior in high school and I am an unfortunate soul because I am in band. I just want to know if you were in band in high school. Also, what is the term used when a musical selection has two time signatures at the same time? It has been puzzling me for a while so I hope a drummer or another band geek can refresh my memory.



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Thank you for your thoughtful questions!



Yes, I was in band in Jr. High and the theater arts band in High School, and enjoyed both immensely. I also did a little marching around that time, and have been a member (now, alumnus) of the California Junior Philharmonic Orchestra since about 1973.



The term for opposing signatures is ostinato, which was brought to many drummers' attention by Terry Bozzio.



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Thanks. Band is a lot of fun as well as chorus. Glad you enjoy music as much as I do. No wonder I could not remember the name of that stupid term because it is really fruity.



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Alright, I've broken the ice a little but my drink is still warm (har, har, har). I crack myself up. I am wondering, Mr. Bermuda Schwartz, if you know the modern composer by the name of Eric Whiticar. He is in showbiz somewhat. He writes band and choral works. I really don't know how popular he is around Hollywood but he was our All-State director this year in Nevada. Just wondering if you could clue me in or something.



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Don't know the name, sorry.
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That's ok. I don't really care. I just felt like typing something last night.
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