December 4 Rehearsals

Just a quick note.  Today I worked with the Intermediate Band, it was a joy to see them again.  It was the first time I have been able to conduct them this year.  They sounded very good and it reminded me again of how many good musicians are in the group.

In the Advanced Band rehearsal, we got a lot of good work done.  The band has made a lot of progress this year and today was a great example of students working together to correct mistakes.  At the end of the rehearsal they were sounding much better then at the beginning. There is a lot of talent and energy in the group.

Beginning Band, had a guest conductor with Russ Schmidt.  This band is making excellent progress that you will hear at the Christmas Program.  It is amazing that students who could not even put their instrument together 14 weeks ago, can after 28 classes play music with separate parts and rhythms and you can recognize what they are playing!