Keeping Us Connected -- Weekly Questions for Members

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  What series would you recommend to a band mate looking for some summer binge-watching?
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  For all those fairy tale lovers out there: Once Upon A Time was an amazing series (but stop at the end of season 6) I also enjoyed (and am anxiously awaiting the next seasons of): the Witcher upload miss Maisel the great
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  What book would you recommend to a band mate looking for some summer reading?
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  I would suggest two books: Luke and Acts. They tell the story of how Christianity started. They were written for a person who wanted to know about the new movement sweeping the Middle East and Europe. Lots of action.
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  What's the one item of food or drink you can't live without?
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  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!!)
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  If you could go on a summer vacation this year, where would you go?
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  @Marie-Limanni I'm letting my fingers crossed for you
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  What was the best thing about our virtual rehearsal?
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  @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!
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  Which of the songs on the virtual rehearsal list are you most looking forward to playing?
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  Hockey Night in Canada and The Incredibles
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  What country's style of music do you enjoy playing/listening to?
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  @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.
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  Which Concert Band piece reminds you most of spring?
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  @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.
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  Have you developed any new skills during the pandemic?
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  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.
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  What piece are you looking forward to playing the most once rehearsals return?
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  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".
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  Is there anything you've enjoyed about the pandemic lifestyle?
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  Not having to drive to work everyday in traffic.
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  What have you missed most during the pandemic?
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  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.
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  What's the strangest piece you've ever played?
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  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!
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  If you could play in a type of band or ensemble that you've never played in before, what would it be?
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  Barbershop Quartet! "Baby on board, How I've adored, That sign on my car's windowpane." I think it would be a riot.
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  What song or piece do you find the most romantic?
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  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!
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  Which pop song do you think would make the best concert band piece, and why?
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  @Dannomyte Really?? Never Gonna Give You Up arranged by Matt Conaway
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  Which Concert Band instrument would you least like to play?
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  I think the drum kit would be most difficult for me because I'm not coordinated enough.
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  What's your favourite Sammy Nestico composition/arrangement?
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  @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
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  What Concert Band piece reminds you most of winter?
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  I love "In The Bleak Midwinter" even though many of the lyrics refer to Christmas. Good job Mr. Holst!
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  What concert band piece best captures your wish for the New Year?
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  After much deliberation, I have settled on "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow", from Annie.