IMPORTANT! I need to ask you to complete two forms, below, at the bottom of this post:

• Order form for our 3-CD box set for 2014-2014. Please complete even if you already signed the form on Marge’s clipboard.
• Poll form for vegetarian or gluten-free meals at Caramoor and departing before the fireworks (if you need to leave immediately you’ll need to park separately, not in the orchestra parking section; otherwise no one leaves until after the fireworks for safetry reasons). Please complete before rehearsal on Monday.

I have a few notes based on last Monday’s rehearsal – only 3 pages this time! Download these notes here. This includes special instructions for the trumpets regarding part distribution in The Gallant Seventh (thanks, Jen, for the heads-up to address this).

See you Monday for our last rehearsal! Practice, memorize, play standing up! This is going to be an exciting and pivotal week for us!

I hope you all are still speaking to me after downloading 5 pages of rehearsal notes! Once I got going, I realized I had a lot to reinforce!

Please follow this link and download/print your Oh What A Beautiful Mornin’ parts. Like last week, this list is sorted alphabetically, not in score order. Thanks for printing and bringing these parts again.

Remember to check the rehearsal plan. See you on Monday at PCMS.

Thanks for a great rehearsal this past Monday night. We accomplished a lot with 1812, and I appreciate that everyone brought the 76 Trombone parts. Look for an message late on Friday announcing the links for the parts for Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’. Lois will be attending the final two rehearsals, and I can’t wait to hear the cadenza!

I will update the rehearsal order for Monday next. Please take time to download and read my Rehearsal Notes from Monday night. This will save a lot of time next week. This is very important!

Chris Carbone found the short film, starring Frank Sinatra, titled The House I Live In, which includes the number we are performing. The film is only about 10 minutes long, and is completely inspiring. I’ve embedded the film, below.

Practice diligently! See you Monday!

The House I Live In (1945) by Lost_Shangri_La_Horizon

I forgot to post this, as I had promised. Enjoy!

Also – There seem to be some problems with that coupon code I forwarded. I’ve sent a message explaining the issue, and hope to have answers by Monday evening.