Jan 23 2013
JanFest at the University of Georgia I had a wonderful experience in Athens, Georgia over the weekend at JanFest. My ensemble included over 20 flutes, 6 oboes, 6 bassoons, 30+ clarinets, 4 bass clarinets, 1 contrabass clarinet, 16 alto saxes, 4 tenor saxes, 4 bari saxes, 20+ trumpets, 16 horns, 20+ trombones, 6 euphoniums, 10 …
Jan 18 2013
I’m in Athens, Georgia, having arrived last night. My friend and colleague, John Lynch, who is the Director of Bands here at the University of Georgia, invited me here this weekend as a guest conductor for JanFest. This program brings together 1500 local students for three days of rehearsals and concerts. There are 10 featured …
Jan 05 2013
Although I wish you all the best for the New Year, 2013 began with a somber start for me. My undergrad friend from Northwestern, Geri Doran Yanes, passed this past Friday, after a 20 year fight with an elusive blood disorder. I met Geri in September, 1976 at Northwestern’s Band Camp. She and I were …
Nov 23 2012
Best wishes for the holiday I hope everyone had a spectacular Thanksgiving Day yesterday. This past Sunday, Mike and Pat Haake picked up my mother, Helen, in Lititz and met me in Allentown, so I didn’t have to drive 8 hours in one day. Mom has been here all week, and we’ve had a wonderful …
Westchester Symphonic Winds Wind Conducting Symposium
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