Originally posted by ianmcnll:
Every now and again, on one of my clinics, or at a gig, I get the question, "Why do you use an arranger?"
We all have answers to "how we use an arranger" but I haven't seen a discussion on "why?"
Certainly, I have my own reasons, but before I get into those, I'd like to hear why others use this sometimes loved, sometimes reviled, but always controversial instrument....or why they don't. 
We've all discussed why we use a certain brand of arranger, but I'm interested (and I hope you are) in why we even use one at all, or at the very least, what made us get into using one?
Ian
PS...hopefully Donny, Diki, and Fran will be back, or come back, to join in.
I use a arranger as a substitute to a band. As I play ethnic music, the local restaurants, social clubs & private parties simply can not afford to pay a 4-5+ piece band. There is more money in weddings but there are less frequent due to DJ's. Also with an arranger, all of the band members show up for pratice, no one is drunk and I don't have to share any of the take home pay with my arranger.
just my 2 cents.
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