by lcpbadmin | Mar 2, 2023 | General
Entry of the Gladiators Thunder and Blazes: Entry March of the Gladiators – YouTube Mannin Veen WOOD Mannin Veen (tone poem) – "The President’s Own" U.S. Marine Band – YouTube Irish Washerwoman Irish Washerwoman ~ Metropolitan Wind...
by lcpbadmin | Mar 2, 2023 | General
Dear friends, What an achievement last night! Several people and I mean “several” told me that our performances just get better and better and I agree. It was a performance where everything settled in. Beethoven said, “A wrong note is forgivable, but to play without...
by lcpbadmin | Feb 27, 2023 | General
Dear friends, In my career I’ve heard band directors say things like, “I am so glad that concert is over!” or “Well I’ve gotten that one behind me!.” Or, “I’m dreading this one coming up! “Such has never been my attitude. I thrive on the concert experience. To make...
by lcpbadmin | Feb 22, 2023 | General
Band Members, One week and counting !! Jim envisioned this Sousa tribute at the Academy three years ago right after the second ever rehearsal of the brand spanking new Lynchburg Pops. I thought he might have been a bit optimistic and far-reaching after only two...
by lcpbadmin | Feb 21, 2023 | General
This morning, Mark O’Brien (our set drummer) and I met at LU with Daryl Duff and pianist Dr. Paul Rumrill to iron out the details of Sammy Davis. I can’ wait for you to hear the piano and how it "fills in the blanks." What’s so amazing is...
by lcpbadmin | Feb 21, 2023 | General
22 orchestra 64 lower balcony All in upper balcony
by lcpbadmin | Feb 15, 2023 | General
Not enough singers are available for rehearsal tomorrow so we’ll do that next week. We will RUN-THROUGH the program per the below order: Star-Spangled Banner Washington Post March Light Cavalry Overture Esprit du Corps Duke Ellington (Medley) The Bonsai Tree 76...
by lcpbadmin | Feb 14, 2023 | General
Dear friends, This Thursday our singers will join us for rehearsal. The original plan was for the following Thursday but some of them were not available due to other musical commitments. Here’s the order: Warm Up United States Armed Forces Salute 15min America...
by lcpbadmin | Feb 13, 2023 | General
Dear friends, A strength of who we are as an ensemble is in our diversity with regards to age and walks of life. We are made up of college students, young professionals, old professionals, the retired, and the elderly. Some of us have recently dealt with serious...
by lcpbadmin | Feb 13, 2023 | General
Band Members, Ready to make history? March 1, 2023 and the Sousa Spectacular is nearly upon us. Important Information 1. Remember to get your black shirt, blouse, dress, slacks, pants, socks shoes 2. Read, copy, print, put it in your folder… 3:30 pm meet at E.C.Glass...
