Jakester Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) My dad and my uncle were both drummers, and from the 40's/50's (uncle) and 60's (dad) onwards both played in loads of different groups. (They're both still around, BTW, lest anyone think this is a sad/emotional tale!) My uncle in particular had his own band which, until about 15 years ago, was still gigging. I think it was a 'dance band' i.e. they did stuff for ballroom dancing, RAF gigs, that sort of thing, but I'm not 100% on that. Anyway, back then he gave me three or four boxes of his band arrangements. They're all hand-written charts but good quality paper, not just printer paper or whatever. The tunes are sort of sub-big-band type stuff I think, These boxes have been following me round for many years and to be honest I've barely ever looked into them. The boxes themselves are now falling apart, and I don't really have the inclination to rebox it all up and keep it, but on the other hand there's probably some decent charts and there's a bit of post-war history in them. Before I chuck them out, does anyone know of any groups or organisations which might be able to use them or want them? Edit: oh, and my uncle won't want it back, he gave it all to me as he was giving up playing in bands due to his age. Edited May 17, 2019 by Jakester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dankology Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 If they are not of sufficient musical or historical interest, I bet a craft-y person could do something nice with them. Might even be a nice idea for a gift for said relatives. If they're pretty I might be interested in a couple of charts to frame etc. But only if they're truly not of any other worth - be terrible to lose something that might be the only record of local musical interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6feet7 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 My wife and daughters make Christmas bunting out of sheet music they buy in charity shops. They cut it into hearts and holly shapes and hang them on a piece of string. Looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 The Jazz Centre UK might know someone who's interested: http://thejazzcentreuk.co.uk/ 01702 215169 Email: [email protected] The Jazz Centre (UK) Victoria Avenue Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 6EX 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Good call sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Are there any community bands that might want them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Were any stamped by an A.C.C.S. arranger ? ( Like this ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Another possibility is to convert ink to audio with a free trial version of ScanScore , then compile some CDs for your relatives . https://scan-score.com/en/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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