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Do Musicians Playing for Free Take Money from Pro Musicians?

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Gandalfe

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 →

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Finding that *Perfect* Community Band

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Gandalfe

I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart. Like my blood. It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was … Continue reading →

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Community Band Drama ~ Johan de Meij’s “Gollum”

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Gandalfe

I was listening to this video, yet again, and marveling at how much of the band dynamics were captured. Filmed by a musician and arranger, Jeff Keith, he pans to the soloist right in time, does a lovely split screen … Continue reading →

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From my Bucket List: Small Ensemble Musings

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Gandalfe

“As good as I am, I’m nothing without my band.” ~ Steven Tyler I was thinking about some of the things on my bucket list, most of them job, family and music related. I am not brave enough to share … Continue reading →

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A night out with the Woodinville Community Band

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I have been members of the Woodinville Community Band for over seven years now. I have been the sax section leader and joined the board six years ago as the Event Coordinator. Suzy has been in the clarinet … Continue reading →

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EMJO does WinterFest 2010

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Gandalfe

I recorded the Eastside Modern Jazz Orchestra last weekend as a favor to my many friends in the band. I had just purchased the Sony HD Blogger video camera because my high-end but older video camera could only record 28 … Continue reading →

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The Music Ambassadors

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Gandalfe

The WCB Music Ambassadors is an adjunct of the Woodinville Community Band made up of hobbyist musicians from Seattle’s eastside. A number of small group ensembles, we meet prior to our major Woodinville Community Band concerts. Today you will hear … Continue reading →

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