<![CDATA[Keeping Us Connected -- Weekly Questions for Members]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/category/12RSS for NodeFri, 17 Jul 2026 14:10:55 GMTMon, 24 Jan 2022 00:55:42 GMT60<![CDATA[What secret skill do you have that would surprise other band members?]]>Once upon a time...

I was a visual artist, mainly in mixed media (computer manipulate photography as well as abstract painting). I was in a few group shows, mainly in exhibiting at ARCs and one being at the AGH.

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1261/what-secret-skill-do-you-have-that-would-surprise-other-band-membershttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1261/what-secret-skill-do-you-have-that-would-surprise-other-band-membersMon, 24 Jan 2022 00:55:42 GMT<![CDATA[What are you doing to keep in playing shape until rehearsals return?]]>Long tones!

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1258/what-are-you-doing-to-keep-in-playing-shape-until-rehearsals-returnhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1258/what-are-you-doing-to-keep-in-playing-shape-until-rehearsals-returnMon, 17 Jan 2022 03:15:26 GMT<![CDATA[What is your Musical New Year's Resolution?]]>Same for me. Keep motivated to continue playing until band starts up again!

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1255/what-is-your-musical-new-year-s-resolutionhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1255/what-is-your-musical-new-year-s-resolutionMon, 10 Jan 2022 02:39:58 GMT<![CDATA[What one piece of music do think represents you best?]]>This such a difficult one to answer!

There are several ways I could go...
Do I pick my Dad's Regimental March that I grew up with (Begone Dull Care), or one of the pieces from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada which I fondly remember (The Campbells are Coming & Black Bear - most the neighborhood kids were in 2347 RCAC). Finally I could choose a piece that I played with BTTB (any Eric Ford pieces or Sousa) or RHLI Regimental band (Zorba the Greek or any of the marches - that would definitely please Gordon...)

Hmm.....
Decisions...Decisions...Decisions...

I will go with "Strike Up the Band" (Ford version), as this was always the 1st piece that BTTB stepped off to. I remember watching the crowds clapping along. Funny enough, I still have it memorized...even though it has been 31 years since I aged out.

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1196/what-one-piece-of-music-do-think-represents-you-besthttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1196/what-one-piece-of-music-do-think-represents-you-bestMon, 30 Aug 2021 01:32:41 GMT<![CDATA[What hobbies do you have outside of playing music?]]>Riding my motorcycle (and trying to start my own bike gang, but it's hard to find people interested in a Harry Potter Motorcycle Club)
Building remote control scale model battleships

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1190/what-hobbies-do-you-have-outside-of-playing-musichttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1190/what-hobbies-do-you-have-outside-of-playing-musicMon, 16 Aug 2021 00:53:58 GMT<![CDATA[What series would you recommend to a band mate looking for some summer binge-watching?]]>Asterisks indicates it was something we/I watched in entirety during the pandemic/breastfeeding sessions 😉 .
Comedy: Schitt's Creek*, The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Sci-Fi: Deep Space Nine*, The Expanse
Drama: Broadchurch, The Crown

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1183/what-series-would-you-recommend-to-a-band-mate-looking-for-some-summer-binge-watchinghttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1183/what-series-would-you-recommend-to-a-band-mate-looking-for-some-summer-binge-watchingWed, 04 Aug 2021 00:22:36 GMT<![CDATA[What book would you recommend to a band mate looking for some summer reading?]]>I haven't read his other writing beyond a taster chapter from Leave it to Psmith, which was OK, but didn't inspire me to put down the Jeeves and pick up the Blandings Castle series. Besides, I've got a lot more Woostering to do first. @lisa-yl

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1177/what-book-would-you-recommend-to-a-band-mate-looking-for-some-summer-readinghttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1177/what-book-would-you-recommend-to-a-band-mate-looking-for-some-summer-readingMon, 19 Jul 2021 02:40:46 GMT<![CDATA[What's the one item of food or drink you can't live without?]]>A combination of arabinose polysaccharides and triglyceride lipids, along with 1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione, emulsified in a dihydrogen monoxide solution.
(Also known as coffee. Try ordering it at Starbucks or Tim's this way!!)

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1170/what-s-the-one-item-of-food-or-drink-you-can-t-live-withouthttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1170/what-s-the-one-item-of-food-or-drink-you-can-t-live-withoutMon, 05 Jul 2021 03:37:40 GMT<![CDATA[If you could go on a summer vacation this year, where would you go?]]>@Marie-Limanni I'm letting my fingers crossed for you

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1164/if-you-could-go-on-a-summer-vacation-this-year-where-would-you-gohttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1164/if-you-could-go-on-a-summer-vacation-this-year-where-would-you-goMon, 21 Jun 2021 00:12:20 GMT<![CDATA[What was the best thing about our virtual rehearsal?]]>@gordon Connecting with others and playing as a group again even if we couldn’t hear each other. It just felt like we were playing together again. Or on the other hand I can say all you guys sounded fantastic!

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1145/what-was-the-best-thing-about-our-virtual-rehearsalhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1145/what-was-the-best-thing-about-our-virtual-rehearsalSun, 09 May 2021 17:31:03 GMT<![CDATA[Which of the songs on the virtual rehearsal list are you most looking forward to playing?]]>Hockey Night in Canada and The Incredibles

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1134/which-of-the-songs-on-the-virtual-rehearsal-list-are-you-most-looking-forward-to-playinghttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1134/which-of-the-songs-on-the-virtual-rehearsal-list-are-you-most-looking-forward-to-playingMon, 26 Apr 2021 01:31:15 GMT<![CDATA[What country's style of music do you enjoy playing/listening to?]]>@gordon
I am partial to military music, due to the fact that I am an Army Brat! Since most of the music was written in the UK, I guess that is my country of choice. I remember my Father playing Regimental marches (he was the DM (NCO) for the 1st Independent Signals Corp's Drum and Bugle band - now 31 Signals based out of John Foote Armories). My Mother was from Britain, also in the military (a commissioned officer in the Medic Corp - 11th Field Ambulance), and loved Scottish Pipe and Drum music. The annual Fergus Highland Games was frequently attended by our family. I grew up also listening and appreciating Big Band music from my Aunts and Uncles who fought in WW2. But military music is my favorite!
So long story short, like Gordon I love marches! I guess my 8 year tenure in BTTB also plays a part in this.

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1130/what-country-s-style-of-music-do-you-enjoy-playing-listening-tohttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1130/what-country-s-style-of-music-do-you-enjoy-playing-listening-toMon, 19 Apr 2021 03:18:59 GMT<![CDATA[Which Concert Band piece reminds you most of spring?]]>@gordon If there is a band arrangement that includes pieces such as Singing in the Rain, April in Paris (music from the film Easter Parade with Judy Garland), Rustle of Spring (Christian Sinding), Spring Affair (Donna Summer), these can remind me of spring.

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1126/which-concert-band-piece-reminds-you-most-of-springhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1126/which-concert-band-piece-reminds-you-most-of-springMon, 05 Apr 2021 00:59:13 GMT<![CDATA[Have you developed any new skills during the pandemic?]]>I've actually learned a bit of ukulele. I asked for an instrument for Christmas, and I'm working on a few beginner pieces. The latest is "Margaritaville." Some chords are still tough, and I certainly don't want to take on anything with six strings.

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1123/have-you-developed-any-new-skills-during-the-pandemichttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1123/have-you-developed-any-new-skills-during-the-pandemicMon, 29 Mar 2021 04:30:55 GMT<![CDATA[What piece are you looking forward to playing the most once rehearsals return?]]>I have been able to procure an arrangement of John William's "March to 1941", from the movie "1941". Also, I do hope that we will be able to present De Meij's Symphony No. 1 "The Lord of the Rings".

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1121/what-piece-are-you-looking-forward-to-playing-the-most-once-rehearsals-returnhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1121/what-piece-are-you-looking-forward-to-playing-the-most-once-rehearsals-returnTue, 23 Mar 2021 04:35:22 GMT<![CDATA[Is there anything you've enjoyed about the pandemic lifestyle?]]>Not having to drive to work everyday in traffic. 🙃

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1118/is-there-anything-you-ve-enjoyed-about-the-pandemic-lifestylehttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1118/is-there-anything-you-ve-enjoyed-about-the-pandemic-lifestyleMon, 15 Mar 2021 04:05:05 GMT<![CDATA[What have you missed most during the pandemic?]]>What does miss the most about the pandemic is going out and watching live music whether it be a small or larger venue. Attending with friends together at these events, enjoying one another’s company is definitely missed.

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1115/what-have-you-missed-most-during-the-pandemichttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1115/what-have-you-missed-most-during-the-pandemicMon, 08 Mar 2021 06:07:44 GMT<![CDATA[What's the strangest piece you've ever played?]]>I played a piece called Sonatina for Trombone for my graduating recital at Western. It was described as a blend of traditional triadic structure and dissonance governed by twelve tone aggregates. Aside from being technically very difficult, the real challenge was making all the odd sounding harmonies and collections of note like listenable music. It was very odd, ultimately rewarding, but I don't think I'd ever go in that direction again!

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1112/what-s-the-strangest-piece-you-ve-ever-playedhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1112/what-s-the-strangest-piece-you-ve-ever-playedTue, 02 Mar 2021 01:05:55 GMT<![CDATA[If you could play in a type of band or ensemble that you've never played in before, what would it be?]]>Barbershop Quartet! "Baby on board, How I've adored, That sign on my car's windowpane." I think it would be a riot.

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1110/if-you-could-play-in-a-type-of-band-or-ensemble-that-you-ve-never-played-in-before-what-would-it-behttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1110/if-you-could-play-in-a-type-of-band-or-ensemble-that-you-ve-never-played-in-before-what-would-it-beMon, 22 Feb 2021 01:20:36 GMT<![CDATA[What song or piece do you find the most romantic?]]>I've always thought Rachmaninoff Symphony 2, movement 3 is just about the most romantic sounding thing. Rachmaninoff seems to do well on the romance front!

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1108/what-song-or-piece-do-you-find-the-most-romantichttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1108/what-song-or-piece-do-you-find-the-most-romanticMon, 15 Feb 2021 03:02:31 GMT<![CDATA[Which Concert Band instrument would you least like to play?]]>I think the drum kit would be most difficult for me because I'm not coordinated enough.

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1106/which-concert-band-instrument-would-you-least-like-to-playhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1106/which-concert-band-instrument-would-you-least-like-to-playMon, 08 Feb 2021 04:01:48 GMT<![CDATA[Which pop song do you think would make the best concert band piece, and why?]]>@Dannomyte
Really??

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1103/which-pop-song-do-you-think-would-make-the-best-concert-band-piece-and-whyhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1103/which-pop-song-do-you-think-would-make-the-best-concert-band-piece-and-whyMon, 01 Feb 2021 03:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[What's your favourite Sammy Nestico composition/arrangement?]]>@Dannomyte Yes it does drip with Americana, but all the tunes are very recognizable and makes a great audience pleaser. There are lots of exposed solos, some rhythmic variation and of course, there are some great horn licks, so Steve will be happy. I will put it on the music suggestion list I have been keeping.
Have a listen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6QStsqCbCc

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1100/what-s-your-favourite-sammy-nestico-composition-arrangementhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1100/what-s-your-favourite-sammy-nestico-composition-arrangementMon, 25 Jan 2021 03:01:47 GMT<![CDATA[What Concert Band piece reminds you most of winter?]]>I love "In The Bleak Midwinter" even though many of the lyrics refer to Christmas. Good job Mr. Holst!

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1097/what-concert-band-piece-reminds-you-most-of-winterhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1097/what-concert-band-piece-reminds-you-most-of-winterMon, 18 Jan 2021 03:02:31 GMT<![CDATA[What concert band piece best captures your wish for the New Year?]]>After much deliberation, I have settled on "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow", from Annie.

]]>https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1096/what-concert-band-piece-best-captures-your-wish-for-the-new-yearhttps://burlingtonconcertband.ca/topic/1096/what-concert-band-piece-best-captures-your-wish-for-the-new-yearTue, 12 Jan 2021 02:14:51 GMT