Brief note about tonight…

Dear friends, As we look forward to tonight’s rehearsal let me ask you to consider our 2 hours together as therapy for your soul. For 120 minutes set aside the stresses of your day and ENJOY playing music at your highest level. Share with those around you the...

Thursday night 5/18

Two more rehearsals THEN the concert. It is essential that you do all you can to be present. The program is attached in both Word and pdf. We will play through the concert and note specifics. I am satisfied that you can play each of these pieces with confidence. Most...

Major program change

Dear friends, After much consideration I feel it is essential that we strike Procession of the Nobles from this program and save it for a later date. I spoke with Todd Jennings and he concurs. Simply put, it’s a matter of endurance. The tessitura is so high and...

Some Reminders for the Concert

Dear Band, Just a couple of reminders… Not all men have returned their purple band ties from the Sousa Concert. Might as well keep them for the concert on the 29th, but don’t leave them at home!! I don’t have that many in the storage box. Remember. Black dress/skirt...

Thursday night rehearsal 5/11

Dear friends, On Thursday we will begin with the tunes where the singers will join us. 36 Chorales for Band – warm-ups America the Beautiful – Steve Williams conducting Embraceable You The Light Eternal 135-End At A Dixieland Jazz Funeral Letter D-F The...