22 September 2022

We're Back! I hope everyone enjoyed their break from band, but it is time to start playing again. We have a lot of fun music programmed for the Winter Concert and look forward to playing music with all of you again! This week only, we will be at Fruita Monument High School -- there was a schedule conflict at CMU. Fruita has been nice enough to let us use their band room this week; they have machining band practice so we will not have access to the room until after 6:30. Hopefully, you have had time to pick up a folder and at least look at your music. In case you missed our last email. folders are ready.


Music Folders

Have we mentioned folders are ready? The folders will be at Roper Music until Wednesday. Once they leave Roper Music, they will be available at the first two rehearsals. After that you will have to make arrangements with your section leader to get a folder. Speaking of section leaders, if you do not know what part you are supposed to play contact yours:

Baritone/Euphonium -- Heather Greasley -- hfdragon13@yahoo.com
Clarinet -- Daphne Wright -- daphne.grasmick@gmail.com
French Horns -- Jack Nisley -- jwnisley.nisleyandassociates@gmail.com
Flutes -- Kara Fossett -- kfossett@bresnan.net
Low Woodwinds -- Kathryn Miller -- katcolorado@aol.com
Oboes -- Carolyn Dorman -- kennethcarolyn@outlook.com
Saxophones -- Nora Jean Miller -- norajean88@gmail.com
Trombones -- Roger Bulla -- rbulla2@wic.net
Trumpets -- Shawn Cwalinski -- cwalinski2002@yahoo.com

Schedule

Winter

*September 22 -- Fruita Monument High School -- 7-9 
September 29 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9 
*October 6 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9 
October 13 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9 
October 20 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9 
October 27 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9 
*November 3 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9 
November 10 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9 
November 17 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9 
*December 1 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9 
December 8 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9 
December 11 -- Winter Concert Palisade High School (?) -- 3 PM

* = Planned Board Meeting at 6 PM

Spring 2023

April 16 -- Spring Concert Avalon Theater -- 3 PM


Recordings of Music

Here is the list of the music in your folders along with recording for said music.  

Winter Music

The 3-Minute Nutcracker -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zfd8ew4ccg&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=8&t=1s
Auld Lang Syne -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwmVpCsu_LQ&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=2
Celtic Carol -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO3gVexFawM&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=5
Cowboy Christmas -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXyE7Yrmk8w&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=9
Farandole -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4aIVFhk734&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=4
Into the Clouds -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHwqHZ-hzuQ&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=3
An Irving Berlin Christmas -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4ONpgOOWIQ&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=10
Polar Express -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWi_tTNecUc&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=13&t=2s
Sleigh Ride -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDRFmn_KqfA&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=12&t=2s
Stars and Stripes for Christmas -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVynfqV6wOM&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=7
Ultimate Christmas Sing-Along -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XNIBZ9l6lQ&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=11
Variations on a Shaker Melody -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApkzLu80ufg&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=6
With Every Winter's Breath -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2lqlj0guqI&list=PLT614GfoIsSGJg7EYrCk8P0HR5_ZDG8s6&index=1

June 9, 2022

We will be rehearsing outside, so be sure to use sunscreen and bring plenty of water.  If you have a stand please bring it, we sometimes run short.  Set up and tear down go faster with more hands; if you are able to come early and help set up that would be much appreciated -- as well as staying a couple minutes after rehearsal to help load the truck.  Please note that our rehearsal will end at 8:30 due to the sunsetting. It is very important everyone have their music in order and be ready to play at 7 sharp.

Rehearsal Order

Ultimate Band Warm Up #10 & #11
Stars & Stripes
Manhattan Beach
Pixar
Mancini
Armed Forces
Mag 7
National Emblem March
The Great Escape
Hocus Pocus


Director Notes

From Jen:
Please take a minute or 7 to listen to this recording from last week.  Follow along in your part and make notes. Besides percussion, the balance is pretty accurate in the recording.  Percussion was really not that loud.  (Mailchimp won't allow me to attach or imbed music files so I can only link to the recording, sorry.) 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12wBBzNmBqwxMeAS-492qxDZyAa2eLUrF/view?usp=sharing

From Stephanie:
Please listen to the following recordings:

Manhattan Beach:

Here is a great recording on the drastic, dramatic dynamics that this march exudes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fouxrG8yuPI


National Emblem March:

Here is a great recording on how exciting this march can be: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f22JcsKmnYg

Other Items

We received three applications for our Music Direct/Conductor(s) opening.  You might be familiar with them: Daphne Wright, Jen Daigle and Stephanie Brauns.  Before our July 7th rehearsal, we will be conducting a business meeting from 6:30 - 7 for the band to share their thoughts on the applicants with the director search committee.  We want input from all members, so even if you are not playing with us this summer, please join us to share your thoughts

Shirts

If you still need to order a shirt please use this form -- https://forms.gle/cXudAS2fdzwhBNB89 -- our website and PayPal are having issues talking to one another.
 

Schedule

*June 9 -- Rehearsal Eagle Rim Park -- 7- 8:30
June 16 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9
June 18 -- Take Part in the Arts, Lincoln Park 8:30 am - Noon
*June 23 -- "Dress" Rehearsal Eagle Rim Park -- 7- 8:30
June 30 -- Fruita Concert 7:30-9:00
+July 7 -- CMU Business Meeting 6:30 - 7:00, Rehearsal 7 - 9:00 
July 14 -- Long Family Park Concert 
July 21 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9
July 28 -- Sherwood Park Concert 7:00-8:00
August 4 --Band Picnic, 6 PM Longs Park
August 11 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9
August 18 -- Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9
August 25 -- Dress Rehearsal CMU -- 7-9
August 27 -- Evening Under the Stars, Los Colonias Ampitheater 6:30-7:15
* - Outdoor Rehearsal

* = Time Change
Summer Music

There is a lot of music in our folders, here are the songs we will be using this summer-- please ignore the rest:

Armed Forces - The Pride of America!
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Colonel Bogey
Encanto
The Great Escape
Hocus Pocus
Instant Concert
The Magnificent Seven
Mancini!
Manhattan Beach
National Emblem
Pixar Movie Magic
Stars and Stripes Forever
The Thunderer


Recordings of Music

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT614GfoIsSEQQqu0SjStlal7iu8jucGG