Thursday Night 5/2

by | Apr 30, 2024 | General

Good evening friends! 2 rehearsals then the dress! Let’s play through the concert tomorrow minus (Sinatra and Saigon) addressing any issues.. Steve will have significant time with his pieces next week. The program is attached. See you then! Jim Meredith...

Thursday Rehearsal 4/25

by | Apr 23, 2024 | General

Dear friends, We’ll not be having time with Kevin Chiarizzio or Gary Fagan this week. Hopefully next week! Steve Williams will be tied up with his spring musical these next two rehearsals. He’ll have some significant time with his Sinatra and Miss Saigon...

Thursday 4/18 rehearsal

by | Apr 17, 2024 | General

Dear friends, I hope you’ve had a good week. Here’s the plan for tomorrow night’s rehearsal. See you then! Jim Warm Up Russian Sailors Dance (review -detail the final 3rd) 20min On the Mall for detail 20min Mansions of the Lord for detail 15min...

Thursday 4/11 Rehearsal

by | Apr 9, 2024 | General

Dear friends, I’m looking forward to making music with you Thursday night. Here’s the plan. Warm Up Russian Sailors Dance for detail 20min Reflective Mood for detail 20min Lassus Trombones for detail and especially tempo 15min Miss Saigon for detail 25min...

Thursday 3/28 Rehearsal

by | Mar 26, 2024 | General

Here’s the plan. We’ll read through the music we didn’t touch last week and review some that we did. Amparito Roca Russian Sailors Dance (will be up shortly) Eternal Father, Strong to Save (This is NOT the Clause T Smith) Mansions of the Lord...

For your consideration

by | Mar 12, 2024 | General

Dear friends, One of my roles is to challenge the ensemble to be the best it can be. There is group from the band that consistently attends every rehearsal, bravo! Some professional musicians among us will have other commitments at times but are otherwise faithful in...

Yesterday

by | Mar 11, 2024 | General

Dear friends, Thank you so much for yesterday’s concert. Hanging out with our attendees in the lobby afterwards, we received so many excellent comments of appreciation. In terms of passion and overall impact you nailed it again! The program for the May concert...