Our performance at Concordia was a smashing success! Every single one of you should be proud of yourselves! The residents had lots of good things to say. They seemed really into it- singing and swaying from what I could see.
Our recording of Zoolantis! turned out well. We’re looking into ways to share it appropriately – stay tuned for more news on that score.
Our final rehearsal for 2025 is this week.
Please make sure you leave your binder! Please arrange all music in numerical order and ensure that the assigned parts are in the correct binder (if you swapped parts around in your section).
This week will be dedicated to sight reading, so there’s no formal rehearsal plan for me to share. Don’t worry – we’ll start out with some lighter pieces before we get into more meaty material, so there will be a warm up period!
Our librarian has prepared 1 folder per section containing parts for the pieces we’re reading. At the break, we’ll ask that you place the parts in the score folders (we hope to have these set up in the kitchen) for the pieces we read in the first half. At the end of rehearsal, please place parts in the appropriate score folder (in the kitchen). This will help with music sorting.
I think this is going to be a lot of fun! I’ve taken a look at what we have in preparation for next year already (yep. Planning does start this early. In fact, I’ve already determined which new to us pieces I’d like to add to our library for next season).
This will be the second year we’ve had an extra week (last year, it was 2 weeks. I think one is better) to start looking toward next season. I find it really helpful (as long as I take notes!) as I look to select our repertoire. It also allows me to get some feedback from you on those choices, which I do consider. (A couple of years ago, I posted a whole discussion on what I consider – there are a surprising array of factors! You are big part of that equation. Yes, I consider the level of music and what we can realistically achieve, but I also hope you have fun and grow on your musical journey).
I’ll also take this time to remind everyone about the barbecue!
Wind Up Pot Luck Barbecue Details:
We are planning a Wind-up Barbecue! This is an opportunity for us to enjoy one another’s company without the structure of a rehearsal getting in the way. Friends and family are welcome!
When: August 30, 2025 – arrive 2 pm (or later) – meal to be served at suppertime.
Where: A certain trumpet player’s house in Unicity. Address and directions will be provided at rehearsal on Thursday. If you want this delivered electronically please email info@mbmillenniumband.com as we will not be publishing the address on the internet.
Bring: Chair, weather appropriate clothing (hats, sweater, etc), sunscreen, insect repellant, BYOB, something to share.
Cost: $5 per person (to be collected at the event).
RSVP: ASAP. The band will be supplying protein, so we need to have a count of people attending in order to purchase the supplies. If you were polled at the concert on August 21, or emailed your attendance, please do not RSVP again!
We need to know:
- how many people (including yourself) are coming
- By email please –if there are any dietary requirements (e.g. gluten-free, vegetarian, etc) – how many people this applies to
- By email please – if there are any food allergies so we can be sure to take extra precautions – how many people this applies to
If you have not yet responded. and you will attend the barbecue, please email us your response.
Our email address is: info@mbmillenniumband.com.
This event is weather permitting! Cancellation notice will be posted on the Blog Page by Noon on August 30.
I think that’s all the business I have for the moment!
See you Thursday!
Elizabeth.