I don’t know about anyone else. but, folks, I’ve really missed you and it feels SO good to be back! There’s something really special about this ensemble, and getting back to rehearsing has felt like a homecoming for me. (Please let’s not miss 3 years again).
I’m really excited about what this summer will bring! We’ve long been accustomed to being flexible and adaptable, and I suspect this season may require more of that than even we’ve seen.
Now that we’ve had a fair chunk of folks turn out (and pick up music!), I’ll be resuming my (usually) weekly missives to you. We’ve had some good reading so far! For those new to the ensemble – WELCOME! We are so happy to have you! – my practise has been to send out a blog post within a couple of days of our rehearsal with a list of piece I plan to go over the next week. I do this for a couple of reasons: 1 – to help focus practise for the week, 2- so those who are away can keep their finger on the pulse of band happenings. (It also gives me an opportunity to ramble on a bit, as the mood takes me).
Since we will be rehearsing on Thursdays, I’ll do my best to get these sent out on Friday evenings or early Saturday mornings once we’ve made the change to Thursday rehearsals.
On to what (some of) you have been waiting for! Our focus next week will be on:
- 44 – Glee Showstoppers
- 60 – Dragonheart
- 63 – Hallelujah
- 65 – Moana
- 66 – Arctic Fire
- 69 – City of Dreams
- 70 – Maple Leaf Forever
- 73 – Adagio Cantabile (Beethoven – Pathetique)
- 74 – Final Countdown
- 75 – Fanfare for Unsung Heroes
I hope to see you on Saturday morning!
Elizabeth.