This week, we’ll have two guests joining us: Shelley Axelson will be here to conduct The Dream of Oenghus, Part 1, and Lois Hicks-Wozniak will join us to rehearse the Canfield Tarantella for the first time. After the amazing rehearsal with Tom McCauley last week, I’m very excited to have these wonderful musicians join us on Monday. I’ve updated the rehearsal plan. Clarinets: Geoff has called a clarinet sectional (at my request) at 6:30 pm. I’ll be on site, but will stay out of your way so you can work as a section. And remember there is no rehearsal on April 2. Our next rehearsal is April 9 — Caramoor preview rehearsal.

Although many friends are dropping Facebook like a hot potato these days, a former student, Laura Stonisch Polly, from my first year of teaching at NVOT in 1982, shared this video of the Texas A&M Marching Band with me yesterday. After watching this, I’m sure you’ll agree with me: 1) There’s always room for more practice, and 2) Nothing is impossible. Enjoy!