Hello Everyone!

Thank you so much to everyone who came to last night's concert!  There were so many things that went well.  I thought the kids played great (I was so proud of them!!), and I was really pleased with the turnout too! I have to be honest, I felt kind of odd asking for donations, but I am really glad we did.  I was humbled by the generosity of the band community once again.  Words cannot express my gratitude, particularly in times like these.  If you brought people from out of town to the concert and they donated, please pass along my thanks. 

On a somewhat related note, I was impressed by the audience last night when they held their applause until the end of the three movement suite that symphonic band performed.  This is the sign of an informed group of listeners.  It is nice to see that concert etiquette is not dead yet.

Anyway, I thought I would kind of drop a note to you all and catch up on a little bit of business, and some more good news:

CONGRATULATIONS:

To the following people for doing well on their msboa ALL STATE auditions!

Evan Clifton (All State orchestra, Trombone)
Carly Jakrzewski (All State Band, Clarinet)
Joe Swift (All State honorable mention, Bassoon)

Congrats to the following people for making Livingston County Honors Band!
(We are hosting the concert this year!  The concert is January 31st)

Katie Bondie
Emily Brogan
Evan Clifton
Caitlin Green
Carly Jakrzewski
Lauren Lys
Grace Katalinich
Joe Swift

ok.. that's about it.  Don't forget to order pizza and go to Bennigans tomorrow!   More stuff and information about upcoming events is on the way including Festival, Solo and ensemble, The musical (Beauty and the Beast), Howellpallooza and more!

-Smigell