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Category Archives: Music
Letter from Aunt Norma to Dad
One of Jim’s first jobs outside of working at the greenhouse was as a paper boy for the Fredonia Daily Herald. His customers loved him. Jean and I helped him fold the papers in a pinwheel shape so they’d be … Continue reading
And then that happened…
So last night we were on our way to band practice, carpooling don’t cha know, and the car in front of us got slammed in the side by a very bad driver. I mean, I was just thinking that guy … Continue reading
Do Musicians Playing for Free Take Money from Pro Musicians?
Some of us perform for little to no money, often driven by passion rather than financial gain. We play music purely for enjoyment, without the expectation of monetary compensation. We play 3 to 4 times a week but make no … Continue reading
Should my Hobby Band be an LLC?
This was the best answer (from a smart friend) to another friend’s question about LLC and UBI concerns with his hobby band. You have no requirement to collect sales tax in WA as this is a pure service, so it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Band Management, business, finance, LLC, Music, small-business, taxes, UBI
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Big Band Fronts, take six
So yes, we have gone through a lot of styles of fronts. We started out with homemade fronts using picture frames, felts, and wood crates. Eventually I opted to go with purchased stands as they were much lighter and easier … Continue reading
Happy Holidaze to All
Sittin’ here in my home office, listening to holiday music and sippin’ a nice cuppa joe. It’s a brisk 39 degrees here in the Pacific Northwest and, of course, overcast. Most of my music ensembles groups are on holiday hiatus, … Continue reading
Pacifica Big Band’s First Gig of the Year 2024
Our first gig of the year was a dance that was cancelled last year due to covid. So many dancers, so much joy. It’s good to be back. We featured our jazz clarinetist, Lauren and she never fails to impress… … Continue reading
Pacifica Big Band Summer Joy
I really enjoyed this year of music. So many good songs, so many great musicians, I often wonder how long I can ride this train. Of the four ensembles I run or participate in, the big band is my favorite, … Continue reading
Wood or Metal Clarinet Prediction – 1920
Although the prediction that metal clarinets would become de rigueur proved to be false, this is an interesting read. Note, it was written in The Melody Maker in the late 1920’s by a well-known clarinet player, Ralph Dunbar.
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Last GOLD Big Band concert of the Year
As is my custom for this band, this was the last concert for 2022. I like to take November and December off to enjoy the holiday season. The rest of October we will be sightreading some charts to pick new … Continue reading
The Bis Key Chronicles 