Thanks, MT, for a good posting!
Lots of nice information there. I'm glad you guys enjoy cars. I don't! Just everyone else in my family does.
As far as the bari sax goes - you really and truly could still play. The music department is always looking for adults to play at the football and basketball games. Advantage - you get in free. As our student population dwindles, so does the size of the pep band. Regular band members are often playing football and basketball, making the pep band even smaller. We've had adults playing for several years now.
And anyone else that wants to play in the band . . . I'll make sure you get all the right introductions and the music to practice with. :D
Actually, I have played with the pep band once before. I need to start doing that again, though I need a new reed. My fiberreed is a few years old. It still works, but its getting worn. :laugh:
great bio, mt, and very informative. Wish some of the other new members would follow in your footsteps.
So stop talking, MT and go do it! :laugh: Buy a new reed and blow... 8) limber up those fingers...keep the reed manufacturers in business, or are they made in China now also?.
Not made in China luckily but they are made in Germany. Best reeds I've ever used with a metal mouthpiece though. Not the greatest sound on plastic mouthpieces but still work good. I really want to buy a bari sax sometime but that will probably be down the road. When does the school year start for the Patriots?
School year starts the 20th.
First scrimmage is the 29th - don't remember if the band plays for that, but the first home game is Sept. 5 - against Remington.
I don't have the full schedule yet. When I do, I'll post it, if someone else hasn't already.
Sounds good. I'm usually not busy so should be able to play at most of them. ;D
Did you say Bari Sax?
Small world.....
rx and I both played sax in Highschool here in the 80s. Mark Torkelson was our inspiration. We had 13 pregnate, married, or both in our graduating class but still got 1's at every music competition from the State fair to Worlds of Fun.
I actually started on bass clarinet in 6th grade then went to the bari in 7th and never went back. I loved the bari sax. Played a bit of tenor, alto, and soprano just for fun but the bari was the best. Though the tenor does have an absolutely beautiful sound when it comes to jazz... but I still liked my low A's. :laugh:
Our music program back in Indiana was incredible. We were actually a pretty small school but almost always got top rankings. First time we ever went to state for our marching band program we actually placed 4th (though two schools tied for second so I always consider it 3rd). Our director had to move on after that year and the junior high also lost its excellent director a little while after to another school so it went downhill a bit from there but I believe its finally picking back up.
Quote from: mtcookson on August 13, 2008, 11:04:28 PM
I actually started on bass clarinet in 6th grade then went to the bari in 7th and never went back. I loved the bari sax. Played a bit of tenor, alto, and soprano just for fun but the bari was the best. Though the tenor does have an absolutely beautiful sound when it comes to jazz... but I still liked my low A's. :laugh:
Our music program back in Indiana was incredible. We were actually a pretty small school but almost always got top rankings. First time we ever went to state for our marching band program we actually placed 4th (though two schools tied for second so I always consider it 3rd). Our director had to move on after that year and the junior high also lost its excellent director a little while after to another school so it went downhill a bit from there but I believe its finally picking back up.
I play alto sax, I have a real nice Jupiter saxophone.
QuoteOur music program back in Indiana was incredible.
Indiana? Really? Whereabouts?
I believe he said Bloomington Ind.
I played clarinet and saxes growing up. I just bought a nice clarinet today at a flea market for 45 bucks. I'm like the kid with a new toy today.
I played clarinet all through school, it would probably only be good to call the hogs now though. You can really get some strange noises out of that little horn. I also played oboe in highschool, I though that was pretty neat, and the guy who played bassoon was cute, we sat close together in orchestra. So serious I was! ;D ;D
Thanks, Diane. I haven't read through the entire thread. I just saw the reference to Hoosierland and my eyes "perked up."
So a bunch of you on the forum played, or still play, wind instruments.....That explains a lot! ;D
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That is sort of aiming below the belt, Diane, but funny as the dickens anyway. ;D ;D ;D
The Forum Lady played clarinet all through High school too, and (brag-brag) was quite good.
I played clarinet during my school years and in 8th grade took "The Clarinet Polka" to the music festival (and got a I). Years later when my oldest granddaughter started playing clarinet she wanted to hear me play. As long as it had been, I could still play "most" of the polka. Guess it's kinda like riding a bike. ;D
Okay Diane, you are NOT exempt! >:( >:( :D
Quote from: Diane Amberg on August 18, 2008, 08:42:34 AM
So a bunch of you on the forum played, or still play, wind instruments.....That explains a lot! ;D
Diane, that is why Kansas is such a good bet for a huge wind farm...........it NEVER stops around here!!
LOL........nice day way to spend the morning giggling and LOL........
Thanks,
Not a good time for me right now and I need all the laughter I can find.......won't tell it all, but life is hitting me in the heart/hind end and I will get through this, but with a lot of fortitude and God's help.
I am well sort of, it is just pride and pocket book.......so if I disapear for awhile....it is just cause I am looking for an answer.
Judy, let us know if we can help. I will pray for you though.
So I'm not exempt huh, That's OK. I played piano and percussion....that's why I beat every issue to death! :laugh: Judy, are you alright? Can we help in any way?
Quote from: indygal on August 18, 2008, 05:14:22 AM
Thanks, Diane. I haven't read through the entire thread. I just saw the reference to Hoosierland and my eyes "perked up."
Yup, I was born and raised in Bloomington, IN. I still visit there at least once a year. ;D
Quote from: Judy Harder on August 18, 2008, 10:06:09 AM
Quote from: Diane Amberg on August 18, 2008, 08:42:34 AM
So a bunch of you on the forum played, or still play, wind instruments.....That explains a lot! ;D
Diane, that is why Kansas is such a good bet for a huge wind farm...........it NEVER stops around here!!
LOL........nice day way to spend the morning giggling and LOL........
Thanks,
Not a good time for me right now and I need all the laughter I can find.......won't tell it all, but life is hitting me in the heart/hind end and I will get through this, but with a lot of fortitude and God's help.
I am well sort of, it is just pride and pocket book.......so if I disapear for awhile....it is just cause I am looking for an answer.
There are no answers...only the quest...do what you can and give God the rest...
Your words have been inspiration and your kindnesses have been a balm...
Remember that you are loved by all when you need a spot of calm.
After the storm abates and the waters eventually recede,
You'll find that you really did have all that you really need...
The respect of all and the great love of a few...
And a special place in God's own front pew.
Hang in there, Judy.
So school has started and I talked with Linda Shilts-Baum, the band director.
She welcomes ALL community members who want to play in the pep bands.
She'll supply you with music, in advance, so you can practice - especially if you're not good at sight-reading. ;)
Her "free" time - planning hour - is from 10 am to 10:45 am - call the school 374-2147 or drop by during that time and she'll get you set up.
And I think the band should wear RED WIGS! ;)
And blue bloomers.. ;D ;D
Okay...maybe not.. :-[
Quote from: Mom70x7 on August 20, 2008, 01:58:46 PM
So school has started and I talked with Linda Shilts-Baum, the band director.
She welcomes ALL community members who want to play in the pep bands.
She'll supply you with music, in advance, so you can practice - especially if you're not good at sight-reading. ;)
Her "free" time - planning hour - is from 10 am to 10:45 am - call the school 374-2147 or drop by during that time and she'll get you set up.
Sounds good ;D
Quote from: Tobina on August 20, 2008, 02:47:56 PM
And I think the band should wear RED WIGS! ;)
I'd do it! :laugh:
Yes, yes , yes! Go, go, go! :laugh:
If I lived there I would love to play in the pep band. One more reason to retire in Elk Co.