Excellent performance yesterday!

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Superior teamwork!

I’m so very, very proud of your work yesterday. The concert felt solid from start to finish. We had a large, receptive crowd, and good weather. It all added up to a successful day, of which we should all feel proud.

I spent a good deal of time today thinking about why yesterday was such a great experience. Too often we spend most of our energy following a performance analyzing our mistakes and how to improve. Right now, I think it’s a good idea to recap the extraordinary, collaborative characteristics we shared that made the performance so outstanding:

  • Individual members of the ensemble were extremely focused.
  • The ensemble came in visualizing success.
  • The ensemble gave latitude to the conductor, guest conductors, and soloist to allow the music to breathe, expand, and feel buoyant in the moment.
  • Individual members radiated empathetic energy for one another, especially in moments of quiet, reflective repose, when it was most needed.

Please think on these things, and bring them along with you as we continue on our path together through the performances in March, May, and July.

Bob Bennett’s Buoyant Big Band Blast!

If you’re available, please remember Bob’s jazz concert tomorrow, Tuesday at 6 pm at The Shrine, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, Manhattan. Go to http://shrinenyc.com/ for more information (scroll down through to January 31 to see Bob’s listing). Click the graphic for a full-size version of his flyer.

R-13 Clarinet & spinet piano for sale

I have information about a Buffet R-13 Bb clarinet and spinet piano for sale. Contact me directly for more information.

More info for NYSBDA

I’m waiting for answers regarding WSW members attending NYSBDA workshops, family/friends attending the concert, plus making arrangements for carpools between our hotel and the conference center. All this will be forthcoming. We will also be asking everyone making the trip to confirm their transportation, arrival & departure times, and lodging (if you’re staying overnight) so we can account for everyone as needed.

Caramoor tickets

I’ve requested our discount code, but no one has responded yet. Although you are welcome to go and pay full price at www.caramoor.org, you might want to hold out a bit to get the discount.

No rehearsal tonight

Next rehearsal is next Monday, February 6 at New Rochelle HS. I’ll resend the directions at the end of the week.

Thanks again, all, for a fantastic experience yesterday!