Dear friends,
Thank you so much for Thursday’s rehearsal. You knocked out Sammy Davis sufficiently for a readthrough. It is a wonderful arrangement "for the Navy Band", not so much so for a community band. I am doing some rewrites to enhance it for our needs, so expect some new parts, hopefully by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. I’m currently in South Carolina visiting my grandkids.
For the Sousa concert I have wanted to recognize the fact that Meredith Willson was the flute soloist for the Sousa Band on March 1, 1922..I am leaning strongly toward Julie Giroux’s The Bonsai Tree. It features the flute section subtly and beautifully. To top it off Bonnie Brunner has an alto flute which will add a rich and deep texture to the sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l4oHFi9u48
A detailed rehearsal schedule for Thursday is forthcoming.
Jim