Hello everyone,
Here is the schedule for Saturday:
9:00 Set up (Southminster)
10:00 Gold Band
10:45 Silver Band arrive
10: 50 Run through of combined piece
11:00 Silver Band (until noon)
6:00 Doors to church open and tickets go on sale
6:30 Doors to sanctuary open. Band members arrive.
7:00 Concert begins
Concert Order:
Celebration
Ammerland
Rudolph in Wonderland
Fum, Fum, Fum
See you then and please let me know if you have any questions.
Karen
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Dear Silver Band Members,
As some of you may know, our dear friend Jerry Pokarney passed away on Friday. We will miss him terribly and it will be a very different Tuesday evening without him.
Ammerland was a very special piece to him and it spoke to his heart very deeply. Because of this, I have decided that instead of doing the Candlelight Carol for the Mayor's Concert, we will perform Ammerland in his memory. JoAnn will have this ready for us for our upcoming rehearsal.
I don't yet have details regarding a service for him but when I do I will let you know.
Karen
As some of you may know, our dear friend Jerry Pokarney passed away on Friday. We will miss him terribly and it will be a very different Tuesday evening without him.
Ammerland was a very special piece to him and it spoke to his heart very deeply. Because of this, I have decided that instead of doing the Candlelight Carol for the Mayor's Concert, we will perform Ammerland in his memory. JoAnn will have this ready for us for our upcoming rehearsal.
I don't yet have details regarding a service for him but when I do I will let you know.
Karen
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Rehearsal for Tuesday, November 17
Hi everyone,
Before I give you an update on what is happening for next week's rehearsal, there is something important that needs to be addressed. I have noticed that the talking during rehearsal has become increasingly worse. It is very difficult not only for me to effectively do what I need to do, but it's also detrimental to the other members of the band. In fact, I've had quite a few people speak to me about what's been going on. I understand that Tuesday nights are a fun night out for us to get together. However, we need to remember that we are there to get a job done and we went that job to be done well. Thank you for help in this and let's make the last few rehearsals of 2015 great!
We will be working on the following on Tuesday:
1. Candlelight Carol: Focus on tuning and phrasing
2. Fum, Fum, Fum: We will work on from 41 to the end.
3. Celebration: Focus on tempo, articulations and balance
4. Rudolph - last half
Karen
Before I give you an update on what is happening for next week's rehearsal, there is something important that needs to be addressed. I have noticed that the talking during rehearsal has become increasingly worse. It is very difficult not only for me to effectively do what I need to do, but it's also detrimental to the other members of the band. In fact, I've had quite a few people speak to me about what's been going on. I understand that Tuesday nights are a fun night out for us to get together. However, we need to remember that we are there to get a job done and we went that job to be done well. Thank you for help in this and let's make the last few rehearsals of 2015 great!
We will be working on the following on Tuesday:
1. Candlelight Carol: Focus on tuning and phrasing
2. Fum, Fum, Fum: We will work on from 41 to the end.
3. Celebration: Focus on tempo, articulations and balance
4. Rudolph - last half
Karen
Monday, November 9, 2015
Tempos
Hi everyone,
Here are the tempos for the pieces:
Fum, Fum, Fum: 92 BPM
Candlelight Carol: 96-100 BPM
Celebration: 120 BPM
Rudolph in Wonderland:
M. 1: 126 BPM
M. 55: 80 BPM
M. 63: 138 BPM
Here are the tempos for the pieces:
Fum, Fum, Fum: 92 BPM
Candlelight Carol: 96-100 BPM
Celebration: 120 BPM
Rudolph in Wonderland:
M. 1: 126 BPM
M. 55: 80 BPM
M. 63: 138 BPM
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Rehearsal Plan for Nov. 10
Here's the plan for next week:
1. Hand in ALL music except for Fum, Fum, Fum, Candlelight Carol, Rudolph in Wonderland and Celebration.
2. Candlelight Carol: PLEASE play through your parts with a tuner. Find a recording of the choral version of this piece and have a listen.
3. Rudolph in Wonderland: We will be rehearsing the first half of the piece
4. Fum, Fum, Fum: Please choose your most difficult parts and begin practicing those.
5. Celebration: Please play through your part with a metronome.
1. Hand in ALL music except for Fum, Fum, Fum, Candlelight Carol, Rudolph in Wonderland and Celebration.
2. Candlelight Carol: PLEASE play through your parts with a tuner. Find a recording of the choral version of this piece and have a listen.
3. Rudolph in Wonderland: We will be rehearsing the first half of the piece
4. Fum, Fum, Fum: Please choose your most difficult parts and begin practicing those.
5. Celebration: Please play through your part with a metronome.
Information for Saturday, November 5
Hi everyone,
If you are interested in carpooling please meet in the Wal-Mart parking lot in the south-east corner (near where Payless Shoes is) at 4:15. If you are planning on eating, please bring $5 to give to Julia.
Magrath Junior Senior High School is located at 41 S Center Street.
Karen
If you are interested in carpooling please meet in the Wal-Mart parking lot in the south-east corner (near where Payless Shoes is) at 4:15. If you are planning on eating, please bring $5 to give to Julia.
Magrath Junior Senior High School is located at 41 S Center Street.
Karen
Friday, October 30, 2015
Christmas Music Update
Hello everyone,
For several different reasons, we are going to stick with the Celebration piece instead of using the Fanfare. The Christmas concert will include:
1. Celebration
2. Candlelight Carol
3. Fum, Fum, Fum
4. Rudolph in Wonderland
5. Sing-Along medley (to be performed with the Gold Band and choirs)
Also, Julia has asked that everyone pay $5/person for whoever wants to have supper in Magrath before our concert.
Karen
For several different reasons, we are going to stick with the Celebration piece instead of using the Fanfare. The Christmas concert will include:
1. Celebration
2. Candlelight Carol
3. Fum, Fum, Fum
4. Rudolph in Wonderland
5. Sing-Along medley (to be performed with the Gold Band and choirs)
Also, Julia has asked that everyone pay $5/person for whoever wants to have supper in Magrath before our concert.
Karen
Monday, October 26, 2015
Details for the Concert in Magrath
Hello everyone,
Following are the details for our performance in Magrath:
We will be performing with the Westwind School Division Honour Band which is made up from students from Cardston High School, Magrath High School and Raymond High School. The concert is on November 7 in Magrath at the high school in the Tom Karren Gym.
The Silver Band will perform the Clear Track Polka, the Tritsch-Tratsch Polka and the Sound of Music. We will also be playing Ammerland with the Honour Band.
Warm-up will be at 6:30 pm with the concert beginning at 7:00. Julia anticipates that the concert will finish by approximately 8:30 p.m.
Julia has asked if we would be able to join the band for a quick, combined rehearsal beginning at 5:00 and ending at 5:30.
Karen
Following are the details for our performance in Magrath:
We will be performing with the Westwind School Division Honour Band which is made up from students from Cardston High School, Magrath High School and Raymond High School. The concert is on November 7 in Magrath at the high school in the Tom Karren Gym.
The Silver Band will perform the Clear Track Polka, the Tritsch-Tratsch Polka and the Sound of Music. We will also be playing Ammerland with the Honour Band.
Warm-up will be at 6:30 pm with the concert beginning at 7:00. Julia anticipates that the concert will finish by approximately 8:30 p.m.
Julia has asked if we would be able to join the band for a quick, combined rehearsal beginning at 5:00 and ending at 5:30.
Karen
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Congratulations!
Hello and congratulations on a terrific performance last night! I had a lot of very positive feedback from the audience members and they were so grateful that we joined them.
Now, it's on to the countdown to Christmas! I've updated the post with the recordings for what we will be performing on December 5. The pieces that we will be playing are: Celebration, Candlelight Carol, Fum Fum Fum and Rudolph in Wonderland. We will not be having rehearsal this coming Tuesday but will resume on Tuesday, October 27. This gives us 6 rehearsals to prepare.
Enjoy your week off!
Karen
Now, it's on to the countdown to Christmas! I've updated the post with the recordings for what we will be performing on December 5. The pieces that we will be playing are: Celebration, Candlelight Carol, Fum Fum Fum and Rudolph in Wonderland. We will not be having rehearsal this coming Tuesday but will resume on Tuesday, October 27. This gives us 6 rehearsals to prepare.
Enjoy your week off!
Karen
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Recordings for the Mayor's Concert
Here are the recordings of the pieces that I'm planning to do with you for the Mayor's Concert on December 5:
Follow this link to read the lyrics to the Candlelight Carol: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/j/john+rutter+and+the+cambridge+singers/candlelight+carol_20907347.html
I'm also planning on a piece called Rudolph in Wonderland. I haven't found a decent recording of it yet!
Follow this link to read the lyrics to the Candlelight Carol: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/j/john+rutter+and+the+cambridge+singers/candlelight+carol_20907347.html
I'm also planning on a piece called Rudolph in Wonderland. I haven't found a decent recording of it yet!
Important Information Regarding Oct. 17
What a workout tonight! Thanks for your efforts tonight, everyone. It'll pay off!
Here's what you need to know about the next few weeks:
1:30 p.m. Set up at St. Joseph School
2:00 - 3:00 Rehearse at SJS
6:30 Warm-up in band room at SJS
7:00 Performance
Dress:
All black with silver ties if you have them.
Concert Order:
Clear Track
Radetzky
Ammerland
Tritsch Tratsch
Sound of Music
Roll Out the Barrel
Directions:
St. Joseph School - 1413 23 Avenue, Coaldale
When coming from Lethbridge, turn right at the first set of lights (Tim Horton's and McDonald's). This road will curve to the east. Keep following this through the four-way stop (the street will become 23 Ave.) past Kate Andrews High School, across Highway 845. You will see the school on the right hand side and you can park in the lot between the church and the school.
On the west side of the school, there are two sets of doors. Enter through the doors that are the farthest to the north. Turn right down the hallway to get to the gym.
Next Week:
On October 13, we will be running all pieces in concert order.
Here's what you need to know about the next few weeks:
OktoberFest
Schedule:1:30 p.m. Set up at St. Joseph School
2:00 - 3:00 Rehearse at SJS
6:30 Warm-up in band room at SJS
7:00 Performance
Dress:
All black with silver ties if you have them.
Concert Order:
Clear Track
Radetzky
Ammerland
Tritsch Tratsch
Sound of Music
Roll Out the Barrel
Directions:
St. Joseph School - 1413 23 Avenue, Coaldale
When coming from Lethbridge, turn right at the first set of lights (Tim Horton's and McDonald's). This road will curve to the east. Keep following this through the four-way stop (the street will become 23 Ave.) past Kate Andrews High School, across Highway 845. You will see the school on the right hand side and you can park in the lot between the church and the school.
On the west side of the school, there are two sets of doors. Enter through the doors that are the farthest to the north. Turn right down the hallway to get to the gym.
Next Week:
On October 13, we will be running all pieces in concert order.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Rehearsal Plan for September 29
Hi everyone,
Here's what the plan is for next week:
1. Please be prepared to spend a lot of time on the Sound of Music medley. None of us have the music yet but we will need to spend some quality time with it!
2. Should the final piece arrive (Waltz Time with Strauss) will also work extensively on that. If not, I may have found a sing-a-long that we can add to our program.
3. Radetzky March - trio section
4. Ammerland - ending, run through with a focus on balance.
5. Tritsch - all, as close to tempo as possible.
6. Clear Track - all, as close to tempo as possible.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this, the drumming workshop or the upcoming concert!
Karen
Here's what the plan is for next week:
1. Please be prepared to spend a lot of time on the Sound of Music medley. None of us have the music yet but we will need to spend some quality time with it!
2. Should the final piece arrive (Waltz Time with Strauss) will also work extensively on that. If not, I may have found a sing-a-long that we can add to our program.
3. Radetzky March - trio section
4. Ammerland - ending, run through with a focus on balance.
5. Tritsch - all, as close to tempo as possible.
6. Clear Track - all, as close to tempo as possible.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this, the drumming workshop or the upcoming concert!
Karen
Oktoberfest Tickets
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to give you a quick update on Oktoberfest tickets. If you play in the band and would like to take part in the dinner, the tickets will be $30 (as opposed to the full-priced $45 tickets). Tickets can be purchased from Mark Overes.
Karen
I just wanted to give you a quick update on Oktoberfest tickets. If you play in the band and would like to take part in the dinner, the tickets will be $30 (as opposed to the full-priced $45 tickets). Tickets can be purchased from Mark Overes.
Karen
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Information for September 26 Drumming Retreat
Information for September 26 Drumming Retreat
- For those interested in car pooling, we will meet at the Canadian Tire on Highway 4 at 12:20. We will leave for Raymond at 12:30.
- The workshop will go from 1:00 to 3:30 at the Raymond High School with Ryan Heseltine.
- There is no charge.
- Directions to the school and details on what to bring will be posted soon!
Rehearsal Plan for Sept. 22
Hi everyone,
I'm really pleased with what we were able to accomplish this evening. Thanks for your patience and hard work as we pick it all apart.
Here's the plan for next week:
1. Sight read the two new pieces (please listen to these on the recordings post from a couple of weeks ago. They are the Sound of Music and Waltz Time with Strauss).
2. Tritsch-Tratsch: Review 1-66, 67-101
3. Radetzky: Review 1-60, 61-97
4. Ammerland: 31-end, run through
5. Clear Track: 50-85
Remember that articulations and tempo are extremely important with the Strauss pieces so make sure that you get out that metronome, listen to the recordings and listen to yourself! Ammerland is all about those subtle nuances in each and every line. It's the attention to detail that is going to make this concert fantastic.
See you next week!
Karen
I'm really pleased with what we were able to accomplish this evening. Thanks for your patience and hard work as we pick it all apart.
Here's the plan for next week:
1. Sight read the two new pieces (please listen to these on the recordings post from a couple of weeks ago. They are the Sound of Music and Waltz Time with Strauss).
2. Tritsch-Tratsch: Review 1-66, 67-101
3. Radetzky: Review 1-60, 61-97
4. Ammerland: 31-end, run through
5. Clear Track: 50-85
Remember that articulations and tempo are extremely important with the Strauss pieces so make sure that you get out that metronome, listen to the recordings and listen to yourself! Ammerland is all about those subtle nuances in each and every line. It's the attention to detail that is going to make this concert fantastic.
See you next week!
Karen
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Rehearsal Plan for September 15
Hello everyone!
We are off to a great start! Following is a what we'll be working on for next week. Please listen to the recordings I've posted and feel free to do your own research and listening on these pieces.
1. Clear Track Polka: Measures 1-50. Focus will be on style, articulations and dynamics.
2. Tritsch-Tratsch: 1-51. Focus will be on articulations and tempo. My suggestion is to practice with your metronome. Start slowly and work your way up.
3. Ammerland: 1-30. Focus will be on tuning, dynamics and phrasing.
4. Radetzky: 9-44. Focus will be on articulations and tempo. Woodwinds, if you're having trouble with the grace notes, leave them out for now.
5. Thunder and Lightning: I have decided to cut this one as I feel we have enough polkas! Plus, we will be getting two more pieces shortly.
It's really important to remember that we have a fairly short time period before our performance!
Karen
We are off to a great start! Following is a what we'll be working on for next week. Please listen to the recordings I've posted and feel free to do your own research and listening on these pieces.
1. Clear Track Polka: Measures 1-50. Focus will be on style, articulations and dynamics.
2. Tritsch-Tratsch: 1-51. Focus will be on articulations and tempo. My suggestion is to practice with your metronome. Start slowly and work your way up.
3. Ammerland: 1-30. Focus will be on tuning, dynamics and phrasing.
4. Radetzky: 9-44. Focus will be on articulations and tempo. Woodwinds, if you're having trouble with the grace notes, leave them out for now.
5. Thunder and Lightning: I have decided to cut this one as I feel we have enough polkas! Plus, we will be getting two more pieces shortly.
It's really important to remember that we have a fairly short time period before our performance!
Karen
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Events for the 2015-2016 Season
Following is a list of all of the events that will be taking place for the 2015-2016 season. Exact details will be given closer to each date.
1. September 8 - Welcome back!
2. September 26 - Drumming workshop with Ryan Heseltine at Raymond High School
3. October 17 - Oktoberfest at St. Joseph School
4. October 31 - Gold Band Halloween concert at Sterndale Bennett Theatre at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
5. December 5 - Mayor's Christmas Concert at Southminster United Church featuring the Silver Band and Gold Band with special guests, The Mike Mountain Horse Children's Choir, directed by Megan Peeke-Voute. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
6. December 19 - TubaChristmas, conducted by Nick Sullivan (open to all community euphonium, baritone and tuba players) in the ATB Financial Room at Casa at 1:00 p.m.
7. January - Welcome back, Sam!!
8. March 19 - Silver Spring Concert at 7:00 p.m. at the Canadian Western Bank Lounge (Enmax).
9. April 16 - Gold Band Spring Concert ("A World of Music") at the College Drive Community Church at 7:00 p.m.
10. June 4 - Evening at the Pops ("Anything Goes") at the College Drive Community Church at 7:00 p.m.
Also, there are tentative plans for the Silver Band to participate in both the local Kiwanis Festival and the Festival of Bands in Red Deer.
1. September 8 - Welcome back!
2. September 26 - Drumming workshop with Ryan Heseltine at Raymond High School
3. October 17 - Oktoberfest at St. Joseph School
4. October 31 - Gold Band Halloween concert at Sterndale Bennett Theatre at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
5. December 5 - Mayor's Christmas Concert at Southminster United Church featuring the Silver Band and Gold Band with special guests, The Mike Mountain Horse Children's Choir, directed by Megan Peeke-Voute. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
6. December 19 - TubaChristmas, conducted by Nick Sullivan (open to all community euphonium, baritone and tuba players) in the ATB Financial Room at Casa at 1:00 p.m.
7. January - Welcome back, Sam!!
8. March 19 - Silver Spring Concert at 7:00 p.m. at the Canadian Western Bank Lounge (Enmax).
9. April 16 - Gold Band Spring Concert ("A World of Music") at the College Drive Community Church at 7:00 p.m.
10. June 4 - Evening at the Pops ("Anything Goes") at the College Drive Community Church at 7:00 p.m.
Also, there are tentative plans for the Silver Band to participate in both the local Kiwanis Festival and the Festival of Bands in Red Deer.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Recordings for October 17 Performance
Clear Track (this is not the recording of our our particular arrangement but it will give you a good idea of the piece)
Thunder and Lightning
Radetzky March
Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
Ammerland
Full Recording: http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2473070
Waltz Time with Strauss
The Sound of Music
Thunder and Lightning
Radetzky March
Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
Ammerland
Full Recording: http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2473070
Waltz Time with Strauss
The Sound of Music
Welcome back!
Hello everyone!
I hope all of you had a terrific summer and are ready to return to an exciting year for the Silver Band! Tonight at the orientation, I had the opportunity to visit with returning members, new members and even a few that have taken a few years off and are coming back. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you on September 8.
Here's a brief outline of what you can expect this fall. On Saturday, September 26 we are going to travel to Raymond High School to have a drumming workshop with Ryan Heseltine. This event is simply for fun and gives us an opportunity to spend some time together outside of rehearsal. I will give you more details soon.
Our first performance will be on Saturday, October 17. We will be teaming up with the St. Ambrose Church Hall Building Committee (in Coaldale) to put on an Oktoberfest celebration. I have been to their Oktoberfest parties before and they are so much fun. This will take place at St. Joseph School (where I teach) and there will be a dinner, a concert (put on by us) and then a dance with a polka band. This is a fundraising event in which we will help the St. Ambrose Parish in their efforts to raise money to build a church hall.
There are several reasons why we decided to do this event. First, we wanted to try an event that was completely new and different for us. Secondly, we wanted to reach out to a fellow non-profit group to help with them what they need. Finally, we now that this will help the Silver Band reach an audience that may not have previously known about us.
The annual Mayor's Christmas concert will be held on December 5 and the guest group will be a children's choir from Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School, directed by Megan Peeke-Voute. For those of you who don't know her, Megan is a clarinetist with the Gold Band and her husband is Nick Sullivan.
Sam has a lot of terrific plans for you in 2016. There will be a spring concert in March, the Kiwanis Festival, a tentative trip to Red Deer to the provincial festival of the bands (May) and then the annual pops concert with the Gold Band in June.
I would like to remind everyone that it is very important that fees be paid as soon as possible. Registration and payment can be done online at lcbs.ca.
And finally (for now), I would like to encourage all of you to access this blog. Each week, I will post what we will be working on at the next rehearsal. This is so that you can manage your practice time as effectively as possible. I will also share important information regarding upcoming events as well as recordings, links and resources regarding the pieces that we are playing.
I will see you all on Tuesday and I can't wait to make music with all of you!
Karen
I hope all of you had a terrific summer and are ready to return to an exciting year for the Silver Band! Tonight at the orientation, I had the opportunity to visit with returning members, new members and even a few that have taken a few years off and are coming back. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you on September 8.
Here's a brief outline of what you can expect this fall. On Saturday, September 26 we are going to travel to Raymond High School to have a drumming workshop with Ryan Heseltine. This event is simply for fun and gives us an opportunity to spend some time together outside of rehearsal. I will give you more details soon.
Our first performance will be on Saturday, October 17. We will be teaming up with the St. Ambrose Church Hall Building Committee (in Coaldale) to put on an Oktoberfest celebration. I have been to their Oktoberfest parties before and they are so much fun. This will take place at St. Joseph School (where I teach) and there will be a dinner, a concert (put on by us) and then a dance with a polka band. This is a fundraising event in which we will help the St. Ambrose Parish in their efforts to raise money to build a church hall.
There are several reasons why we decided to do this event. First, we wanted to try an event that was completely new and different for us. Secondly, we wanted to reach out to a fellow non-profit group to help with them what they need. Finally, we now that this will help the Silver Band reach an audience that may not have previously known about us.
The annual Mayor's Christmas concert will be held on December 5 and the guest group will be a children's choir from Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School, directed by Megan Peeke-Voute. For those of you who don't know her, Megan is a clarinetist with the Gold Band and her husband is Nick Sullivan.
Sam has a lot of terrific plans for you in 2016. There will be a spring concert in March, the Kiwanis Festival, a tentative trip to Red Deer to the provincial festival of the bands (May) and then the annual pops concert with the Gold Band in June.
I would like to remind everyone that it is very important that fees be paid as soon as possible. Registration and payment can be done online at lcbs.ca.
And finally (for now), I would like to encourage all of you to access this blog. Each week, I will post what we will be working on at the next rehearsal. This is so that you can manage your practice time as effectively as possible. I will also share important information regarding upcoming events as well as recordings, links and resources regarding the pieces that we are playing.
I will see you all on Tuesday and I can't wait to make music with all of you!
Karen
Monday, June 8, 2015
Two Things!
Dear Silver Band Members,
First, I would like to congratulate each and every one of you on a fantastic performance on Saturday evening. I hope you had as much fun as I did! I've had a bit of feedback from audience members and Gold Band members and it has all been very positive.
Secondly, I would like to give you the information regarding our summer band rehearsals and performances:
June 16 - regular rehearsal for all Silver Band members available to play in the summer band
June 17 - regular rehearsal for all Gold Band members - Silver Band members are welcome to join in if they wish.
June 23 - rehearsal for all members playing in the summer band.
June 24 - important final rehearsal for summer band performances.
July 1 - Meet at 11:15 for 12:00-12:40 performance at Henderson Park mainstage. Dress is red/white on top over black/dark on bottom. Your best parking option is to park at the exhibition grounds and walk to the park. Make sure to bring stand clips, sun hat, sunscreen or anything else you think you might need for an outdoor performance.
First, I would like to congratulate each and every one of you on a fantastic performance on Saturday evening. I hope you had as much fun as I did! I've had a bit of feedback from audience members and Gold Band members and it has all been very positive.
Secondly, I would like to give you the information regarding our summer band rehearsals and performances:
June 16 - regular rehearsal for all Silver Band members available to play in the summer band
June 17 - regular rehearsal for all Gold Band members - Silver Band members are welcome to join in if they wish.
June 23 - rehearsal for all members playing in the summer band.
June 24 - important final rehearsal for summer band performances.
July 1 - Meet at 11:15 for 12:00-12:40 performance at Henderson Park mainstage. Dress is red/white on top over black/dark on bottom. Your best parking option is to park at the exhibition grounds and walk to the park. Make sure to bring stand clips, sun hat, sunscreen or anything else you think you might need for an outdoor performance.
July 3 and Aug. 7 - Meet at 5:30 for 5:50-6:30 performance at Galt Gardens Pergola. Dress is white on top over black/dark on the bottom.
Thanks everyone and I hope to see you on June 16!
All the best,
Karen
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Rehearsal and Concert Details
Hello everyone, thanks for working so hard at rehearsal tonight!
Here a few things that you need to know:
1. Next week's rehearsal will be very full. Please be warmed up, tuned and ready to play by 7:30.
2. If you haven't already done so, please pay Deb $3 if you want to buy a fedora.
3. We will be rehearsing all of our pieces next week and finish with a run through of everything. Please take a particular look at the parts that are still shaky.
4. Please listen carefully to the Disney at the Movies recording.
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2334779
5. Concert Details:
Saturday, June 6
9:00 Set up at College Drive Community Church
10:00 Gold Band Rehearsal
11:00 Combined Band Rehearsal, followed by Silver Band Rehearsal.
7:00 Return to CDCC
7:30 Concert begins
Concert Order
March to the Movies
Captain America
The Cowboys
Hallelujah
76 Trombones
Blues Brothers
Disney at the Movies (combined with the Gold Band at the end of the concert)Disney at the Movies
Here a few things that you need to know:
1. Next week's rehearsal will be very full. Please be warmed up, tuned and ready to play by 7:30.
2. If you haven't already done so, please pay Deb $3 if you want to buy a fedora.
3. We will be rehearsing all of our pieces next week and finish with a run through of everything. Please take a particular look at the parts that are still shaky.
4. Please listen carefully to the Disney at the Movies recording.
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2334779
5. Concert Details:
Saturday, June 6
9:00 Set up at College Drive Community Church
10:00 Gold Band Rehearsal
11:00 Combined Band Rehearsal, followed by Silver Band Rehearsal.
7:00 Return to CDCC
7:30 Concert begins
Concert Order
March to the Movies
Captain America
The Cowboys
Hallelujah
76 Trombones
Blues Brothers
Disney at the Movies (combined with the Gold Band at the end of the concert)Disney at the Movies
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Rehearse Plan for April 28
Hi everyone,
Here's the rehearsal plan for next week:
1. Captain America - 55-end
2. March to the Movies - M. 1-8
3. Blues Brothers - Soul Man
4. Anyone who can prove they've read this gets treats
5. Sight read Disney at the movies
6. Sight read 76 Trombones
7. Run through Hallelujah
8. The Cowboys - 54 end
See you Tuesday!
Karen
Monday, April 13, 2015
Recordings for the June Pops Concert
20th Century Fox Theme:
http://youtu.be/1W2MxbL7yxc
Captain America March:
Blues Brothers Revue:
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2473651
Here are some fun clips from the movie!
I Can't Turn You Loose
http://youtu.be/IIdGxR-aU6o
Soul Man (not a movie clip but highlights from it)
http://youtu.be/lVHksFcMXk0
Soul Finger (also not a movie clip but is performed by the Blues Brothers)
http://youtu.be/p9Qx5YFWci4
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
http://youtu.be/EHV0zs0kVGg
Hallelujah:
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10097991
k.d. lang performing at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics:
http://youtu.be/3q7TRVOM9KQ
The Cowboys: (this is a YouTube video of John Williams, the composer, conducting the Boston Pops. I have not included a recording of our arrangement because there isn't a good one out there!)
http://youtu.be/fPCpccUo8Lw
This clip is from the trailer of the movie that came out in 1972. You'll hear the music that makes up our arrangement:
http://youtu.be/emjnjPfmoPI
76 Trombones:
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2384857
This is a great clip from the 2003 movie "The Music Man" starring Matthew Broderick:
http://youtu.be/YUI7K6w_iWw
http://youtu.be/1W2MxbL7yxc
Captain America March:
Blues Brothers Revue:
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2473651
Here are some fun clips from the movie!
I Can't Turn You Loose
http://youtu.be/IIdGxR-aU6o
Soul Man (not a movie clip but highlights from it)
http://youtu.be/lVHksFcMXk0
Soul Finger (also not a movie clip but is performed by the Blues Brothers)
http://youtu.be/p9Qx5YFWci4
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
http://youtu.be/EHV0zs0kVGg
Hallelujah:
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10097991
k.d. lang performing at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics:
http://youtu.be/3q7TRVOM9KQ
The Cowboys: (this is a YouTube video of John Williams, the composer, conducting the Boston Pops. I have not included a recording of our arrangement because there isn't a good one out there!)
http://youtu.be/fPCpccUo8Lw
This clip is from the trailer of the movie that came out in 1972. You'll hear the music that makes up our arrangement:
http://youtu.be/emjnjPfmoPI
76 Trombones:
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2384857
This is a great clip from the 2003 movie "The Music Man" starring Matthew Broderick:
http://youtu.be/YUI7K6w_iWw
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Some things to think about for Saturday!
Hello everyone,
Thank you for all for a solid performance last night! I feel that it was a great dress rehearsal for our concert on Saturday. Below is a summary of the comments that our adjudicator made. Please read them over and consider them carefully before our performance (anything in brackets are my comments!):
Normandy Beach:
1. Nice start! (yay!)
2. Great style - make sure you match lengths in like voices.
3. Some of the lower voices in divisi need to come out more.
4. A little more presence in the muted trumpet line.
5. More accent in snare drum.
Silent Hills:
1. Nice start. Great attention to pitch as you passed it off. (Phew! We did it!!!)
2. Make sure you are matching volume of like parts throughout selection and fit your sound into the lowest voice in your section.
3. Prepare entrances like oboe with enough fast air to allow reed response.
4. Always remember the moving parts must come through.
5. We can start out perhaps a little louder in a smaller ensemble. You guys can control it.
6. Pitch goes when we lose support.
7. Great work with nice variety.
Sleeping Place of the Stars:
1. Great start!! (Wow, we're really good at these starts.)
2. Watch better so we are together in the rit..
3. Voices must match articulations at 18.
4. At 30, percussion back off once clarinets come in.
5. At 55, more trumpet
6. Harder marimba mallets at 90
7. More flute and clarinet at 98.
8. 136 - brass choir balance with more trumpet.
Adagio:
1. More quarter notes in bass line.
2. Louder and more in time clarinets.
3. Boost volume for success of lines and spin air to the end of the phrase.
4. Double dotted/32nd notes in line at 9.
5. Crescendo triplet into downbeat.
6. Great releases.
7. Get the 32nd-eighth note-32nd rhythms together as much as possible.
Irish Party:
1. What a party!
2. Keep moving for entire phrase.
3. Nice tambourine
4. Balance in percussion was good all night.
5. Less downbeat at 31. Support, don't conquer.
Thank you for all for a solid performance last night! I feel that it was a great dress rehearsal for our concert on Saturday. Below is a summary of the comments that our adjudicator made. Please read them over and consider them carefully before our performance (anything in brackets are my comments!):
Normandy Beach:
1. Nice start! (yay!)
2. Great style - make sure you match lengths in like voices.
3. Some of the lower voices in divisi need to come out more.
4. A little more presence in the muted trumpet line.
5. More accent in snare drum.
Silent Hills:
1. Nice start. Great attention to pitch as you passed it off. (Phew! We did it!!!)
2. Make sure you are matching volume of like parts throughout selection and fit your sound into the lowest voice in your section.
3. Prepare entrances like oboe with enough fast air to allow reed response.
4. Always remember the moving parts must come through.
5. We can start out perhaps a little louder in a smaller ensemble. You guys can control it.
6. Pitch goes when we lose support.
7. Great work with nice variety.
Sleeping Place of the Stars:
1. Great start!! (Wow, we're really good at these starts.)
2. Watch better so we are together in the rit..
3. Voices must match articulations at 18.
4. At 30, percussion back off once clarinets come in.
5. At 55, more trumpet
6. Harder marimba mallets at 90
7. More flute and clarinet at 98.
8. 136 - brass choir balance with more trumpet.
Adagio:
1. More quarter notes in bass line.
2. Louder and more in time clarinets.
3. Boost volume for success of lines and spin air to the end of the phrase.
4. Double dotted/32nd notes in line at 9.
5. Crescendo triplet into downbeat.
6. Great releases.
7. Get the 32nd-eighth note-32nd rhythms together as much as possible.
Irish Party:
1. What a party!
2. Keep moving for entire phrase.
3. Nice tambourine
4. Balance in percussion was good all night.
5. Less downbeat at 31. Support, don't conquer.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Kiwanis and Concert Information
March 24:
6:30 Arrive at Yates Theatre for warm-up
7:00 Perform
Performance Order:
1. Normandy Beach
2. Silent Hills of My Childhood
3. The Sleeping Place of the Stars
4. Adagio
5. An Irish Party in Third Class
March 28:
3:30 Arrive at CASA for setup in ATB Financial Community Room
4:00 Rehearsal
4:45 Pizza in Stephure Hall (regular rehearsal room)
7:00 Arrive back at CASA
7:30 Performance
After concert - social time at Tops Pizza?
Performance Order:
1. Normandy Beach
2. *Silent Hills of My Childhood/Adagio
3. The Sleeping Place of the Stars
4. Winston Churchill Ladies Choir
5. An Irish Party in Third Class
6. *Silent Hills of My Childhood
7. Bobby's Blues
*We may or may not play the Adagio. If we do, we will play it after Normandy Beach and play Silent Hills before Bobby's Blues. If we decide not to, then we will play Silent Hills as our second piece. We will determine the length of each piece on Tuesday and then decide whether or not to keep the Adagio.
6:30 Arrive at Yates Theatre for warm-up
7:00 Perform
Performance Order:
1. Normandy Beach
2. Silent Hills of My Childhood
3. The Sleeping Place of the Stars
4. Adagio
5. An Irish Party in Third Class
March 28:
3:30 Arrive at CASA for setup in ATB Financial Community Room
4:00 Rehearsal
4:45 Pizza in Stephure Hall (regular rehearsal room)
7:00 Arrive back at CASA
7:30 Performance
After concert - social time at Tops Pizza?
Performance Order:
1. Normandy Beach
2. *Silent Hills of My Childhood/Adagio
3. The Sleeping Place of the Stars
4. Winston Churchill Ladies Choir
5. An Irish Party in Third Class
6. *Silent Hills of My Childhood
7. Bobby's Blues
*We may or may not play the Adagio. If we do, we will play it after Normandy Beach and play Silent Hills before Bobby's Blues. If we decide not to, then we will play Silent Hills as our second piece. We will determine the length of each piece on Tuesday and then decide whether or not to keep the Adagio.
Rehearsal Plan for March 17
Hello everyone,
Thank you so much for a fantastic rehearsal last night. I was really pleased with the progress that we made.
Here is the plan for next Tuesday:
1. Bobby's Blues - rehearse with Josh Davies. I would encourage everyone to take a listen to the posted recording.
2. Sleeping Place of the Stars - we will spend cleaning up spots and making sure our transitions are solid.
3. Silent Hills - we will work on balance and tuning throughout the piece.
4. Normandy Beach - we will review what we worked on the week previous to this past one. This means we will focus on balance and dynamics.
5. Adagio - Let's continue the great work that we did yesterday!
6. Irish Party - see No. 5! :)
Thank you so much for a fantastic rehearsal last night. I was really pleased with the progress that we made.
Here is the plan for next Tuesday:
1. Bobby's Blues - rehearse with Josh Davies. I would encourage everyone to take a listen to the posted recording.
2. Sleeping Place of the Stars - we will spend cleaning up spots and making sure our transitions are solid.
3. Silent Hills - we will work on balance and tuning throughout the piece.
4. Normandy Beach - we will review what we worked on the week previous to this past one. This means we will focus on balance and dynamics.
5. Adagio - Let's continue the great work that we did yesterday!
6. Irish Party - see No. 5! :)
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Rehearsal Plan for February 24
Hi everyone,
Despite a lot of missing members, it was a good rehearsal and we managed to get quite a bit done. Next week, Greg Tiffin will be joining us in percussion and that will make a huge difference in all of our pieces.
For next week, please consider the following:
Despite a lot of missing members, it was a good rehearsal and we managed to get quite a bit done. Next week, Greg Tiffin will be joining us in percussion and that will make a huge difference in all of our pieces.
For next week, please consider the following:
- Listen to the recordings of all of our pieces. It really helps to put your own parts into context, and to get the overall idea of the piece.
- Practice Irish Party and Sleeping Place as close to up to tempo as possible.
- Work out the technical bugs and dynamics in Bobby's Blues and Normandy Beach.
- Consider the "unwritten" dynamics in the Adagio and Silent Hills. What can you do to make your part musical?
See you next week!
Karen
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Recording of Bobby's Blues
This is a recording of Bobby Herriot performing "Bobby's Blues". This piece was written for him by Paul Yoder and the CD was given to us by Bobby's friend, Dr. Howard Cable. Enjoy!
https://soundcloud.com/kachristie/bobbys-blues
https://soundcloud.com/kachristie/bobbys-blues
February 17
Hello everyone,
Karly said she had a really great time with all of you at last night's rehearsal - I knew she would!
Just a reminder that there IS rehearsal on February 17. See you then!
Karen
Karly said she had a really great time with all of you at last night's rehearsal - I knew she would!
Just a reminder that there IS rehearsal on February 17. See you then!
Karen
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Rehearsal Plan for January 27
Hello everyone,
Here is the rehearsal plan for next week:
The Sleeping Place of the Stars: 1-68
Adagio - 1-36
Bobby's Blues - C to G
Irish Party - 1-26 (close to tempo which is 120) and 27-end
Normandy Beach - 25-40, 65-end
Zoot Suit Riot - 1-32
Silent Hills - Review 1-35, 36-62
See you on Tuesday!
Karen
Here is the rehearsal plan for next week:
The Sleeping Place of the Stars: 1-68
Adagio - 1-36
Bobby's Blues - C to G
Irish Party - 1-26 (close to tempo which is 120) and 27-end
Normandy Beach - 25-40, 65-end
Zoot Suit Riot - 1-32
Silent Hills - Review 1-35, 36-62
See you on Tuesday!
Karen
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Rehearsal plan for January 20
Hello everyone!
Thanks for a terrific rehearsal last night. It was great to meet you all and I look forward to getting to know you over the course of the year.
Here is what we will be looking at next week:
1. Irish Party in Third Class (A Section - m. 1-26)
2. The Silent Hills of My Childhood (m. 1-35)
3. The Sleeping Place of the Stars (a new piece that we will look at instead of Old Churches)
4. Zoot Suit Riot (m. 1-32)
5. Normandy Beach (m. 1-40)
6. Adagio (m. 1-28)
7. Bobby's Blues (beginning to C)
8. Jam! (run through)
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Karen
Thanks for a terrific rehearsal last night. It was great to meet you all and I look forward to getting to know you over the course of the year.
Here is what we will be looking at next week:
1. Irish Party in Third Class (A Section - m. 1-26)
2. The Silent Hills of My Childhood (m. 1-35)
3. The Sleeping Place of the Stars (a new piece that we will look at instead of Old Churches)
4. Zoot Suit Riot (m. 1-32)
5. Normandy Beach (m. 1-40)
6. Adagio (m. 1-28)
7. Bobby's Blues (beginning to C)
8. Jam! (run through)
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Karen
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