Category Archives: Band

Guide to Late Bloomers ~ Returning to Music Performance

Posted on February 26, 2015 by

“If I were to begin life again, I would devote it to music. It is the only cheap and unpunished rapture upon earth.” ~ Sydney Smith Baby boomers are retiring in very large numbers. They are selecting hobbies that are … Continue reading →

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Bucket List #3 ~ Attend NAMM ~ check

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

If you have a music bucket list, attending NAMM at least once should be on it. NAMM 2015 was held in Anaheim this year and hosted over 75,000 attendees. Opening day included a visit by the Disneyland band. The best … Continue reading →

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2015 ~ Year of the Sax

Posted on January 15, 2015 by

Don’t play the saxophone. Let it play you. ~ Charlie Parker I’m looking forward to a music filled year. I am playing in a concert band, running a big band, and nursing my favorite sax x-tet (where x = the … Continue reading →

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Composer Thomas Newman

Posted on December 21, 2014 by

Just sitting here enjoying the work of composer Thomas Newman. Newman has been nominated for twelve Academy Awards and three Golden Globes, and has won two BAFTAs, six Grammys and an Emmy Award. Newman was honored with the Richard Kirk … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Concerts started last night

Posted on December 6, 2014 by

There’s something about a holiday that isn’t all about how much money you spend. ~ Hilarie Burton The opening night of this year’s “In the Mood” theater production has come and gone. There were a lot of great moments and … Continue reading →

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“In the Mood” 2014 (theater)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by

As this show’s opening approaches, the band it really clicking so far. Our drummer had to walk out on us because he was over extended and it was causing health issues. But two subs peeked in. The actors are learning … Continue reading →

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Ray Guyll, music teacher extraordinaire and my friend

Posted on November 2, 2014 by

To his many friends and all ships at sea, RAY HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! A great light has been extinguished.  I am so, so sorry. “SO LONG PAL.” ~ Bill Sheehan Suzy and I have lost an amazing music teacher … Continue reading →

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