Monday is our final rehearsal before we host Northshore on June 19 at The Palace. It is, unfortunately, once again a late start evening following Random Farms. Please arrive at 7:15 pm, gather at the marquee, and then move as quickly as possible to set up when we get the all clear. I felt that last week’s rehearsal got off to a lethargic start, and this trickled down through the entire evening. We have much to do, including the combined Sousa marches, and a run-through of every piece. Please plan your evening responsibly to arrive on time and be ready to chip in, both musically and logistically.

We’re rehearsing the marches first, then Mackey, Zare, and Cuong. On Sunday, June 19, please plan to arrive by 10:30 am to hear/support NCB’s soundcheck rehearsal. Our sound check is 12:00-1:00 pm, followed by the combined marches rehearsal, 1:30-2:00 pm. Everything is listed here.

Enjoy the weekend. I’m flying to Chicago tonight to play on Northshore’s 60th anniversary concert on Sunday. I return on Monday afternoon, in plenty of time for our rehearsal Monday evening. See you then.