Re: [Hornlist] concert bands

2006-07-03 Thread LOTP
LLB, No reason to duck. I completely agree. When my oldest son (clarinet) and my youngest son (trombone) were taking lessons it took almost superhuman effort to convince the teachers (both highly regarded) that they were not interested in auditioning for All-State Band and/or Orchestra. I was

RE: [Hornlist] Concert Bands

2006-06-30 Thread Walter E. Lewis
Hi Everyone, I want to add a bit on this thread, since I am honored to serve my city, Warren, Michigan as Secretary of the Cultural Commission. Warren is the third largest city in Michigan, only behind Detroit and Grand Rapids in population. In Warren, the Cultural Commission takes a

Re: [Hornlist] Concert Bands

2006-06-30 Thread David Goldberg
Walter E. Lewis wrote: ... It's ironic to me that a dropout can make more money with his style of music than a college professor and a retired school teacher...what does that say for our society? That the big bucks are with the teen crowd? { David Goldberg: [EMAIL PROTECTED] }

Re: [Hornlist] Concert Bands

2006-06-30 Thread billbamberg
Goldberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Horn List horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 08:50:05 -0400 Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Concert Bands Walter E. Lewis wrote: ... It's ironic to me that a dropout can make more money with his style of music than a college professor and a retired school

RE: [Hornlist] Concert Bands

2006-06-30 Thread John Baumgart
Logically, it follows that you teach others how to teach. John Baumgart -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 12:18 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Concert Bands I'm also

RE: [Hornlist] Concert Bands

2006-06-29 Thread Robert Dickow
Interesting idea, and I wonder how oftem people consider giving money to bands. Our town band is funded through city Arts Commission funds, and I guess they do ok at that. Twin Falls Municipal Band is playing my 'Galena' at the end of July. I was hoping to go an sit in the section but something