Last night was interesting. We had a lot of new band music to hand out, and Jackie the head librarian was still on vacation so I was pretty much the leader. Anybody who shows up early gets put to work, ha! >:) But what was really funny was when I was counting out parts for "Gaslight Gaities" I saw that on some of the copied parts the B got cut off ( Read more... )

So, what else have I been up to while my internet was out? Pretty much same ol, same ol'. Our 4th of July band concert went really well. I'm working on uploading some photos of the fireworks. We have a concert tonight; it should go fine, but there's a chance of thunderstorms--I hope they stay away ( Read more... )

Hello internets. A lot has happened since the last time I posted ( Read more... )

Progress report: I am up to page 68 in the Real Book vol. II.

The other day I went to the library and found Benny Goodman's Clarinet Method. Cool, I thought. Actually it looks kind of hard. What have I gotten myself into this time? -_ ( Read more... )

Progress report: I am up to page 87 in the Real Book Vol. I, which is this:

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Oh boy ( Read more... )

Happy birthday Steven Tyler!


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I just wanted to post today to show off a new icon. I don't even remember where I found the picture but isn't it lovely? :D

Also, today is Brad Whitford from Aerosmith's birthday. (Second from the left in the photo below.)

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I'm such a buffoon. My flute is fine; I finally figured out that the stack of keys that weren't working were loose because I didn't turn the screw in all the way when I put it back together. *facepalm* So last night when we were at the nursing home in Foley for our concert I quickly tightened it and then it was fine. Good thing I noticed it before ( Read more... )

So, who all watched the Super Bowl halftime show last night? *raises hand* Springsteen rocked! I think that was the best halftime show I've seen since the Stones ( Read more... )

Well, yesterday's gig went down alright, all things considered. (Jeanie's wrist wasn't broken, just a bad sprain.) I was kind of nervous, mostly because OMG I actually have to talk!! :O but it was OK and I'm glad it's over. If I have to do something like that again I'll be better at it next time. :P Anyway I ended up pulling a few songs that I ( Read more... )