Category Archives: Music

The Beatles ~ Why Music Matters

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

Got to thinking about this as my granddaughter was singing a Beatles tune. What a legacy the Beatles brings to the table. Three generations and counting of my family luv the music, videos, and times of the Beatles. Sad with … Continue reading →

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Saxophone Sheet Music Archive

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Gandalfe

Did you know that the Clarinet Institute maintains archives of Saxophone music? There are currently over 250 works in the collection. Solos, duets, trios, quartets, chamber music, studies and more. Over 3,700 pages of Saxophone sheet music from over 100 … Continue reading →

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Borgani Flexitone Ligs

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

I purchased a set of these and use them on my sop and bari sax mouthpieces. Besides being gorgeous, they are screw-less so way easy to adjust. The Borgani Flexitone ligature is a remake of the classic Selmer Magnitone adjustable … Continue reading →

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Looney Tunes ~ The Blue Adnube

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

One of my favs from my youth.

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Start ‘em Young Sez Me

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

It tickled me when granddaughter Amber wanted to play the bari sax. I ended up buying her a ruby red recorder. But not before taking some pictures. She is seven now and we wait in anticipation of what instrument she … Continue reading →

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Big Band: Can the Clutter!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

Further guidance from my friend Terry Stibal, a professional musician and band manager with his latest band, the Sounds of the South Dance Orchestra. CAN THE CLUTTER!!! We had a video made of our group once, something that I have … Continue reading →

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Movie for the Weekend ~ The Fab Baker Boys

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Gandalfe

I was using a Michelle Pfeiffer video of “Ten Cents a Dance” for the Microsoft Jazz Band and I thought of all of the great music played in this movie. It takes the worst of experiences from all singers and … Continue reading →

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NEWS ACTION ALERT: U.S. Military Bands Face Potentially Devastating Budget Cut

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

The following is an open letter from the American Bandmaster’s Association and echoes the sentiment of the College Band Directors National Association. Now it is our turn to support the nation’s top music makers. “The House of Representatives has voted … Continue reading →

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Always look on the Bright Side of Life

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Gandalfe
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Playtrack: Don’t Harsh My Mellow

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Gandalfe

From the things guys think about file, I’m listening to music while I make my way through a title from my reading list. Thought I’d share it and a nice photo with my gentle readers:   This moment will pass … Continue reading →

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