Special schedule for November 14, 21, 28

Access to TMH on the next three Mondays follows the Random Farms performances. Please gather at the front door at 7:30 pm, and then set up as quickly as possible once we’re allowed inside. Please remember that the rehearsals may extend to 10:00 pm as needed because of the late start for these three critical weeks.

Please welcome Jeff Ball on November 14!

Jeff brought great perspectives to his clinic rehearsal of Moth last spring, and now he’ll be our guest conductor for the Winter concert, conducting Maslanka’s On This Bright Morning. Jeff has graciously agreed to cover Monday’s rehearsal for me while I’m in Syracuse, and this will give him a chance to read the Maslanka and introduce it right at the beginning of the cycle. I’ve posted the rehearsal plan, but be aware that I’ve given Jeff the latitude to rearrange the order if it suits his needs.

Be sure to bring Mussorgsky parts for collection Monday

In order to expedite the return of this loaned music, please hand your part to your principal at the start of rehearsal. Principals, please carefully collate the parts in score order, and then hand to Nancy.

European wind orchestra trip opportunity for adult musicians

My friend, Kevin Sedatole from Michigan State University, asked me to advertise the World Adult Wind Orchestra Project in Schladming, Austria this July 9-16. It’s geared for adult musicians, age 30+. Conductors include Kevin and Jerry Junkin (Dallas Winds and UT Austin) and several composers will also be participating, including Eric Whitacre, John Mackey, Michael Markowski, Jonathan Newma, and Steven Bryant. The opportunity to spend a week with these amazing musicians makes it look like an amazing trip!

I think the deadline is soon, so if you are interested, act quickly.

Have a great rehearsal Monday!