Flexibility when performing Whether you play regularly in an orchestra or a jazz combo, each performing medium has its own playing expectations. If you are playing lead in a big band, you will be expected to play at the upper dynamic levels as well as in the upper range of the instrument. If you perform regularly on a third cornet part in a concert band, you will be required to play low parts at lower dynamic levels. No matter what part you play regularly, you will need to compensate for these narrow playing expectations. Flash back time again- I distinctly…