Hello, Everyone!
Last week was a wonderful rehearsal. I feel that the selections we have tried are already coming together nicely!
I am carrying over some links from my original message just in case the email wasn’t received last week:

Important Dates:

  • November 11th – Concert! ~2pm
  • May 18th – Concert! ~ 2pm
  • September 23rd – Picnic! RSVP: tyimail@sbcglobal.net

Things to do:

  • Check the 23-24 NHBFV Roster! Let us know immediately if you see an error! This list will be used for concert programs. 🎵
  • Follow our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NHMFV
  • Make sure you have the music:
    • Last Full Measure – Michael Sweeney
    • In Honor – Armed Forces Salute + SSB – Randy Navarre
    • In the Mood – Joe Garland, Arr. Paul Lavender
    • Military Escort – Bennett, Harold
    • Military Escort in Five Ways – Fillmore, Henry
    • I Vow to Thee, My Country – Paul Murtha
    • Tears of the Arizona – Brian Bslmages
    • The British Are Coming – Jay Bocook
    • The Great Locomotive Chase – Robert W. Smith
    • September (for fun)
  • Try playing along with listening to recordings:  NHBFV Listening Links

I am looking forward to working with you all on Tuesday!
Kind Regards,
Jenny
FYI: HASBand Performances: (last Thursday of the month)
9/28, 10/26, 11/30, 12/28

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Rehearsal Notes for September 19:

(Full Group – 20 minutes)

  • Warm-Up: Tuning and I Vow to Thee
  • The Great Locomotive Chase – Sections (mm. 1-29, 8 mm.-end)
  • Military Escort in 5 Ways – Mvts. 1,4,5

(Sectionals – 45 minutes)

  • The Great Locomotive Chase (Intro, dynamics as needed)
  • In the Mood (Swing)
  • Any movements in Military Escort in 5 Ways
  • The British Are Coming! mm. 1~52 (if time)

(BREAK – 10 minutes]

(Full Group – 45 minutes) Decide Military Escort Version

  • In the Mood
  • Last Full Measure ALL
  • Tears of the Arizona OR The British Are Coming!