Eddie Lovelace

We will go over any of the songs from the upcoming concert, so be ready for any of them. YOU ARE A  BLESSING to me! To be blessed implies that there is One who blesses and the Lord has blessed me with you. When I retired in 2013 I thought my conducting days were over, but … Read more

We may go over other pieces from the concert if we have time.

There is a strong difference in Practice and Rehearsal. Practice is what we do at home as we hammer out the intricate rhythmical figures of each piece. Rehearsal is when we put together the results of all our practicing. Can you see the difference? If you wait until the rehearsal to “learn” your parts you’re … Read more

Paul Rumrill will be with us Thursday. We’ll spend the first 30 minutes on Rhapsody in Blue with Paul. One run-through! Next week we’ll emphasize the singers.

Da’ Plan! Rhapsody in Blue – We will clearly identify Theater Orchestra and full band, working those sections for rhythmical clarity, dynamics, and expression. 60 min EMPHASIS: Play the music following the director’s beat and less from listening to those around you. Remember, there’s no guessing in ensemble playing. To master the precision required for … Read more