Apr 11 2009

In like a Lion, out like a Freight Train

[originally published in my Music & Inspiration blog, April 11, 2009] March was an incredibly busy month: the NVOT production of Man of La Mancha, the Serenade Concert with Westchester Symphonic Winds (my idea to help make this crunch period easier, mind you!), the Prism Concert at NVOT, and the Disney Music Festival trip with …

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Feb 28 2009

Man of La Mancha opens!

Our production of Man of La Mancha opened last night at NVOT. The performance was — as we’d hoped — full of dramatic impact.I’m so very proud of the orchestra this year. The professionals are just the best, and the seven students who are playing in the orchestra sound and act like professionals.Tim’s hair and …

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Feb 24 2009

I’m a link in the chain

I've just had the best rehearsal I can remember in a long time. It was a rehearsal with my NVOT Wind Symphony, coming at a point in the year when I am just about as over-booked, over-tired, and over-used as one can be. Our production of Man of La Mancha opens with a preview matinee …

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Feb 24 2009

I’m a link in the chain

[originally published in my Music & Inspiration blog, February 24, 2009] I’ve just had the best rehearsal I can remember in a long time. It was a rehearsal with my NVOT Wind Symphony, coming at a point in the year when I am just about as over-booked, over-tired, and over-used as one can be. Our …

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Feb 18 2009

What makes a good rehearsal?

I had an excellent rehearsal on Monday night, with the Mozart ensemble from Westchester Symphonic Winds. I think it’s worth considering why it was so good. The players came eager to play and well prepared. The eight members of this group are obviously enjoying this timeless music, the Serenade in C minor. There is a …

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