Picnic and Thursday Night

Come to the picnic today 4pm-7pm at the American Legion on Greenview Drive. It’s covered dish. Kudos to Elora Burchette for her efficiency in posting up new music and kudos to Rhea Giorgilli for her efficiency in maintaining our active roster. As we roll into...

Work crew info for May 29th concert

All, Attached are specs for the instrumentation and stage set-up for the concert on Monday. Please take a moment to review them. Please plan to assemble at Heritage High School at 4:00 on Monday to load up for the move to the Academy. We will be using Steve Burkett’s...

Last night/Going Forward

Dear friends, Thanks again for your superb rehearsal last night. I meant what I said that you are a blessing to me. That’s because I believe in the One who blesses. You play beyond the level of most "community" bands in that you play with expression....

Tomorrow night is it!

Dear band members and current inactive members, Tomorrow we will play through the program as any dress rehearsal should be. Bring your a-game. Let’s enjoy making music together. As Mr. Miagi said in The Karate Kid, "Focus Daniel-san!" SUMMER PRACTICE...

Notes from last night from Steve

Notes for 18 May rehearsal 1. COMPLIMENTARY TICKET. go to our website and click on the Neal Haworth poster and it will take you directly to the Academy ticket page. Look to the upper right hand corner and find the work PROMO and type over that word in all caps...

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...