Category Archives: Band

Takin’ a Friday off, just for me

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Gandalfe

Babies don’t need a vacation, but I still see them at the beach… it pisses me off! I’ll go over to a little baby and say ‘What are you doing here? You haven’t worked a day in your life!’ ~ … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra ~ 2012

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Gandalfe

Last night was picture taking time with my all-time favorite band, the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra 2012. This band is directed by Ray Guyll and consists of mostly Microsoft employees and alumni. The lead tenor and I (retired Microsoftie) are … Continue reading →

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Sight Reading Music is an Art

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Hell is full of musical amateurs.” ~ George Bernard Shaw This week I got to sit in with a struggling big band that is under new management. This band has very strong elements and a couple of weak players. I … Continue reading →

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This Community Band Is Up to the Challenge

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Gandalfe

It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing. Such a little thing. ~ Boromir, about the ring in Lord of the Rings. When the Woodinville Community Band director Leah … Continue reading →

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Killer Sax Section

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Gandalfe

This is one of my favorite sax sections to date. The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra played at the Hyatt Grand Ballroom in Bellevue for 3000+ Microsoft MVPs from all over the world. This section is tight and really swings. I’m … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 9, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Measuring Swing Tempo ~ Fast versus Frickin’ Fast

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Gandalfe

Last year we talked about Measuring Music Tempos ~ How Fast is Fast? Today I’m going to tilt my lance at Swing tempo, which has a no published standards. First we must define Swing. “In jazz and related musical styles, … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Band

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Gandalfe

…in the dark of night the Lord awoke Noah, and spoke to him saying “Noah, awake and heed my words!” And Noah, being sore, afraid and disoriented, did cry out, “Who goeth there?” And the Lord did smite him upside … Continue reading →

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Flash Mob vs. Smart Mob

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Gandalfe

Another item on my Bucket List is about to be played out. A flash mob is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then disperse, … Continue reading →

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Woodinville Community Band plays de Meij’s Lord of the Rings

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Gandalfe

“A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. It’s my favorite part of the business, live concerts.” ~ Elvis Presley The Woodinville Community Band is my all … Continue reading →

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