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It was packed! |
Sure, it's a "Community Orchestra", but honestly.. the talent that came together was amazing, and John Pew is probably one of the best conductors and one of the best guys you'll meet. We started with American Salute, played some Star Wars excerpts, moved on to William Tell Overture (with guest conductor, the 95 year old Glad Jorgenson), and continued on with a piece from Rodeo. We then brought out our guest artist, Jenny Oaks Baker, and even gave a short teaser of her Disney album, including our World Premier performance of her Colors of the Wind.
It was an amazing concert, and we're raising enough money to keep it going (hence Community Orchestra, we're funded by donations).
So sure.. I play in a nationally acclaimed big band (The Voodoo Orchestra), a brand new Symphony that's given some of the best performances I've ever heard in their first two concerts, and then at the High School.. Marching Band(Drumline), Jazz Band.. Concert Band, the school's Summer Jazz/Rock group, Percussion Ensemble, and I still find time to work on a Solo Album, and with one of my favorite composers.
Music.. I love it.