2009-2010 Performance Season
“Let There Be Grrr…”
OWS #4B ~ Occasional Weekly
Schedule Number Four, Part Two
November 2 through November 28
Our 2009-2010
performance season is dedicated with greatest love, respect and admiration to
our
cherished Band Friend, Richard “Cousin Kim” Summers
*Note*
any OWS may also always be
found on the “TBW” [aka Tiger Band Web]
http://tigerbands.georgetowncollege.edu
As always – please
peruse carefully and digest fully – that which follows – Grrr...
(changes and
adjustments will be made as necessary – I shall keep you posted)
Any E&O [aka Errors and Omissions] which
might be present in this OWS
are the sole
responsibility of The Management
To: All Band Scholars [Elder Scholars, Fledglings & Middle Children]
From: Peter LaRue, Tiger Bands
Re: OWS #4B Fall Semester 2009
November 2 through November 28
Cc: “OC” [On-Campus] Friends of our Tiger Bands
“GC”
[Geographically-Challenged] Friends of our Tiger Bands
Prospective Fledglings – Class
of 2014
Hello Band Scholars & Band Friends:
I hope this finds you well. Happy Halloween [if that is your inclination],
Happy All Saints Day [if that is your inclination], Happy November [if that is
your inclination], Happy Full Moon [if that is your inclination], Happy Time
Change [if that is your inclination] – or perhaps any combination of the preceding.
Grrr…
This OWS is a bit extended – containing a veritable plethora of information – I
cannot possibly over-state the importance of the “PC-DF” [aka Peruse Carefully
and Digest Fully] mantra. Grrr…
General Thoughts
● Personal Accountability
As the Band Scholars know, we have started “harping” [for lack of a better
word] about PA quite a bit. In the end [as we always keep an eye on the prime
directive – each Band Scholar becoming a successful, happy, positively
contributing member of society when they are 30] personal accountability is
“the deal”. PA regarding your academic progress, PA regarding your work
obligations, PA regarding obligations with family and friends, PA regarding
your faith, PA regarding how you represent yourself always [the 5FBT for
instance], PA regarding your music and musical assignments – heckers I could go
on and on. What none of us tend to do [starting with me] is really “look into
the mirror”. We tend to be quick to point out perceived weaknesses in others,
perhaps less so when it comes to ourselves. Let’s all commit ourselves to
greater/increased personal accountability in all things. It is a real help with
the ongoing war against I-Me-Mine as we look towards the important goal of
We-Us-Ours. Grrr…
● Music For All Occasions
As you know, the historic epitaph of Bands at
● Community Service/Stewardship
We live and work in a community – this must always be remembered, must never be
forgotten. Our Tiger Bands are not some “isolated” or “insular” thing [much as
I dislike that word]. We are party of a campus community [
- Annual Fall Food Collection ... as has been our wont since 1993 – the
price of admission for the Fall Anniversary Concert is a canned or processed
food offering which we shall then forward to the AMEN House for distribution to
the less-fortunate in the area. This fall, I am asking Stephen, Kyle, Jonathan
and Logan to help with this project [and I shall chat with you four about the
needs in this area]. It is also expected that each Band Scholar bring at least
one “offering” for this important project. More on this later. Thanks &
Thanks.
- Lady Tiger Habitat for Humanity Classic … a coming highlight of our
LTBG performance season will be our performance and support of our Lady Tigers
and their annual HFHC Tournament. Even though it is a multi-day event – we
shall limit our participation to the performance on Friday, 11/13 to protect
your time as much as possible. The complete schedule for this event may be
found later in OWS4B. It is a privilege and a pleasure to support our Lady
Tigers and one of great stewardship projects in existence [Habitat for
Humanity] in this tournament.
- Chapel Service … it will again be our pleasure to perform for the
Chapel Service [Tuesday, 11/24] as we support our campus community. This is
always a very special time – and it is a privilege for us to be involved with
the ongoing ministry of our campus.
-
● Fall Anniversary Concert
As you hopefully can tell [although we have a long ways to go yet upon this
particular journey] our FAC is shaping up nicely. Obvious “winners” … E1, GKW
with MTY on the bass, Mighty Fortress with DT at the organ, Colby on the Mozart
– the sheer beauty of the Hazo and Daehn selections – the obvious challenge of
AO … it should be a good blow and has the possibility and potential to perhaps
move even towards the “CB” [aka Classic Blow] category. But lots of work yet to
do [and yes, PA comes into play here also].
- FAC – Sectionals
We shall continue our all-important Sectional Sequence this week [through
Tuesday, 11/17]. Please note we “alternate” which team goes first each week
[fully outlined in the Weekly Schedule]. Please always arrive in a timely
manner and be ready to work.
- FAC – Dry Runs
Starting on Friday, 11/6 we shall begin having Dry Runs [and trust me, this
first one is going to be very, very arid] which is another important aspect of
our concert preparation. As a rule DR1 must be at a minimum 60% level to insure
we get to the upper 80% percent performance level [bare minimum] by the time of
the FAC. We have learned over the years that the DR are crucial for
establishing overall understanding and comfort level with a given play list.
Always be a bit early for Friday rehearsals – so we may get started on the DR.
- FAC – Togs
As is fully outlined on the Band Web – Togs for any primary performance of our
SB are … ladies = dark dress/skirt [too short usually not a plan], dark shoes,
white blouse and Band Blazer; gents = dark trousers, dark shoes, white shirt GC
Tie [which we provide] and Band Blazer. All are encouraged to minimize exposure
of tattoos, body piercings and “bling” [i.e. excessive jewelry], et al and
limit perfume usage. We have a slight “glitch” in the system this fall … as you
know we are going to purchase new, fitted Band Blazers for all Fledglings [and
a few others] – 15 in total. Our vendor for the BB is having a devil of a time
“matching” coats and is trying to find a new supplier. As such, for the FAC, we
are probably going to piece together what we can from the existing inventory of
BB and have a few “stop-gap-measures” in other areas. Queen of the Togs
Karoline and the Worker Bees will be helping. Fit/Style will not be much of an
issue – our general goal for the FAC will be to ensure most skin is covered. I know
you will be flexible – and it will be great when the new BB arrive.
- FAC – Invites
As you know we enjoy great [and pretty much unprecedented] support for all
Tiger Band performances by our campus community, our Band Friends, et al. We never,
however want to take this for granted. I/We send out hundreds of e-invitations
to our primary concerts, dozens of personal invitations, et al. By Friday
[11/6] we shall have the concert posters for each of you to put up in your
housing units and around campus, etc. That said, there is still nothing better
than a personal invitation to the FAC [i.e. “Hi my name is Kacey, and although
I am a bit twisted and like to eat parts of pens, I sure hope you will choose
to attend our FAC on Monday 11/23 at 8P in the Chapel”]. Your teachers, our
great staff members around campus, your family and friends – should all get
this type of personal invite from you. For our primary performances we simply
expect lots of butts in the seats [i.e. a full/nearly filled Chapel]. Grrr…
- FAC – Recording
For some many years, Mr. Andrew Dodson, of BADMedia has recorded and produced
Cd’s for all of our primary Symphonic Band concerts. He is no longer able to
provide this service. We are exploring “options” which might/might not be
available by 11/23. Just an FYI on that. Grrr…
- Dress Rehearsal Goodies
The Creech Clan is again going to sponsor DRG after our rehearsal on Sunday,
November 22. We are very appreciative to the Creeches for extending this
gracious gesture for us. Trust me, they will lay out a nice spread. Plan a few
extra minuted for this really, really nice time [will start abut 9P on 11/22].
● Other
- Kibbie [aka 2010
- Recruiting … we are about at the time when I try to get the “pool” of
possible A List Fledglings stabilized. Several of you have already forwarded me
names and e-addresses of prospectives, we have several great prospectives
forwarded by Band Friends, we have another pool from other multiple sources. As
you know [and we say repeatedly] our Tiger Bands are not right for everyone and
everyone is not right for our Tiger Bands – but when the “fit” is good, it can
be very good. You can all help us in the all-important, ongoing work of
recruiting.
● Never Forget
… that for us, music-making [as it was with Mr. Bach] … is a Gift to the Giver!
We are never looking for flawless performances – but humanly great performances
[to paraphrase Robert Shaw] in all that we do. Grrr…
So here we go …
Weekly Schedule
Monday, November 2
03:00 PM: Karoline and Worker Bees – Existing Band Blazer Inventory
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Devos by Jonathan; General Rehearsal
Tuesday, November 3
Sectional Sequence #2
09:00 PM: B&P Teams
10:00 PM: Team WW
Wednesday, November 4
03:30 PM: Band Blazer Fitting [with existing inventory] – Karoline and Worker
Bees for Lauren, Kacey, Lindsay, Eric and Johnathan [if your class schedule
permits – or arrive as quickly as possible]
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Poem read by Erica [2 or 3 minutes] that you feel gets at the spirit and intent
of With Quiet Courage; General Rehearsal
Friday, November 6
03:00 PM: Worker Bees – Prep I/E for VIP & Home F-Ball
03:30 PM: Band Blazer Fitting [with existing inventory] – Karoline and Worker
Bees for Eddie, Logan, Anna, Jonathan and Neemo [if your class schedule permits
– or arrive as quickly as possible]
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Dry Run #1 [probably be very, very, very arid]
Saturday, November 7
FTGPB – VIP II& Band Bruncheon II
Day/Date: Saturday, November 7
Venue: Highbaugh Portico
Event Time: 9:00 AM
Specifics as they involve the Tiger Band
Initial Meet-Up: Band Central
Togs: Band Hoodies and Grrr… Jackets [probably be chilly – hopefully not wet]
Timeline Band
08:15 PM: Worker Bees [Prep FTGPB I/E]
08:30 AM: All Band Scholars arrive at Band Central – Warm-Up
08:45 AM: Move I/E to North Portico of Highbaugh Hall
09:00 AM: Special VIP II Day Performance Begins
09:30 AM: Performance Ends – Move I/E to Band Central
09:35 AM: Band Bruncheon II
10:00 AM: Band Bruncheon II Ends
10:05 AM: Ensure all I/E ready for F-Ball Game
FTGPB – Final Regular-Season Home
Football Game
Tiger Versus Lambuth [TN] and they are currently undefeated – BIG GAME]
Special, Early Kick-Off Time – 1:00 PM – Please Note Schedule Times [varying
from usual sequence and times]
*Notes*
- I am not going to re-cap the “sub-crews” for this week [i.e. who does
what/when] you should all be pretty much onboard with those assignments by now
- please heed Mr. Creech’s admonishments from before this past week’s game
[i.e. assigned loading crew help with front-end AND back-end duties … get
personal instruments loaded in BVIII as quickly as possible after the game ends
- reminder – the purpose of BVIII is to haul our large I/E [e.g. all
percussion, tubers, bari sax, maybe the tenor saxes] – all other instruments
are YOUR responsibility [BVIII has become a convenient transporter for
trombones and mellophones, et al of late – and we simply do not have enough room
for all]
- as the state soccer tournament will resume at Toyota Stadium immediately
following the football game [that is why we have the 1P kick-off] it is
particularly important for us to get picked up and out in a very timely fashion
Tiger Togs
Orange LTBG Polo Shirts [in case unexpectedly warm] with Hoodies and Grrr…
Jackets [like in the AM for VIP II – hoping for dry rather than wet]
Loading Crew
DLC, SP, SM, CC, Hunter, Neemo, Kyle, Eddie and Johnathan
White Trash Crew
Brittany, Erica, Emily, Hillary, Kendra, Kacey and Lindsay
Timeline
11:00 AM: Dewey & PJL return to Band Central
11:15 AM: Loading Crew return to Band Central
11:30 AM: All FTGPB personnel arrive at Stadium – Set‑Up/Prep
11:45 AM: “Circle-Up” on Hill/Warm-Up/Rites & Rituals [maybe]
12:00 PM: Informal “Tailgate” concert begins [maybe]
12:15 PM: FTGPB Pre-Game Performance Begins
12:50 PM: Pre‑Game Festivities
01:00 PM: Kickoff Tigers versus Lambuth
0400 PM: Game ends/clean up stands/load equipment/return to Band Central
[remember a performance sequence is not over until all
instruments/equipment are returned and stowed away in an appropriate fashion at
Band Central – and each week's designated Loading Crew – are “on the clock”
until these duties and responsibilities are completed]
04:30 PM: Homecoming Performance Sequence Ends
Monday, November 9
03:30 PM: Band Blazer Fitting [with existing inventory] – Karoline and Worker
Bees for Evan and Chris [if your class schedule permits – or arrive as quickly
as possible]
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Devos by Johnathan; General Rehearsal
Tuesday, November 10
Sectional Sequence #3
09:00 PM: Team WW
10:00 PM: B&P Teams
Wednesday, November 11
03:30 PM: Band Blazer Fitting [with existing inventory] – Karoline and Worker
Bees for any other Band Scholar who needs, or needs a change [if your class
schedule permits – or arrive as quickly as possible]
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Poem read by Kendra [2 or 3 minutes] that you feel gets at the spirit and
intent of Diamond Fanfare; General Rehearsal
Friday, November 13
03:00 PM: Worker Bees – Prep I/E for Lady Tiger Tournament
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Dry Run #2 [need to be moving towards low 70% performance rating]
“Main Event” FTGPB – Lady Tiger Habitat Classic
Note
one of our many
goodwill acts of the year
as we help support the local Habitat for Humanity program
Tiger Togs
Classic Black Grrr… T Shirts [will probably be warm in the
Gymnasium] where “whatever” coming to and fro Alumni Gymnasium
Loading Crew/Set-Up Crew for 11/13
DLC, SP, SM, CC, KH, NNT, LP
White Trash Crew for 11/13 [to pick-up in our section of the bleachers after
the game]
Rachel, Lauren, Emily, Karoline & Lindsay
06:30 PM: Loading Crew to Band Central – load BVII
06:45 PM: Set-Up FTGPB I/E in Alumni Gymnasium
07:00 PM: All FTGPB Personnel Report to Alumni Gymnasium
07:10 PM: FTGPB Performance Begins
07:30 PM: Tip-Off ~ Lady Tigers versus ??? [I am note sure who actually]
09:30 PM: Return all I/E to Band Central
Monday, November 16
03:30 PM: Band Blazer Fitting [with existing inventory] – Karoline and Worker
Bees for any other Band Scholar – Last Call and ensure we have GC Ties as
necessary for Fledgling Boy-Children [if your class schedule permits – or
arrive as quickly as possible]
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Devos by Anna; General Rehearsal
Tuesday, November 17
Sectional Sequence #4
09:00 PM: B&P Teams
10:00 PM: Team WW
Wednesday, November 18
03:00 PM: Worker Bees – begin Initial Prep for moving I/E to Chapel
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Poem read by Evan [2 or 3 minutes] that you feel gets at the spirit and intent
of E1; General Rehearsal
05:00 PM: ensure all folders are in Rolley Trunk IV [I think it is RT4 –
whichever one is designated]
Thursday, November 19
prep all I/E for move to Chapel
02:00 PM: and we could use a few Band Scholars to help with this important step
Friday, November 20
Early AM: Move I/E to Chapel [Building Services]
02:00 PM: Initial Prep of Stage [anyone who can help, DLC, PJL, et al]
02:30 PM: Hanging of the Tiger Band American Flag [Sean and Helpers] Version
3.00
03:00 PM: Secondary Prep of Stage [anyone who can help]
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band Rehearsal
Dry Run #3 [need to be moving towards low 80% performance rating]
05:00 PM: Push I/E Back – access piano, prep for Saturday Admissions Program
Saturday, November 21
NAIA National Play-Off Series Game I [TBA]
honestly friends – I think the
participation of our Tigers is extremely unlikely again this year, but
unexpected circumstances [right teams winning some games, right teams losing
some games] could affect the national poll which might “nudge us” high enough
to be in consideration – we always know the preceding Sunday [in this case
11/15] if we are “in” – in the case of “yes” – we will support our Team and our
College and the plans will be made as necessary
Sunday, November 22
07:00 PM: DLC, SM, SP & PJL to Chapel [initial prep and re-set of stage]
07:15 PM: All Worker Bees Report to the Chapel [ensure all folders, set, I/E –
solid]
07:30 PM: All Symphonic Band Personnel report to the Chapel
*Note 1*
Please understand
that “Dress Rehearsal” does not mean for you to be “dressed” in concert togs –
we have had this problem upon occasion with scholars – particularly fledglings
in the past
*Note 2*
Please remember
that although we are forever “flexible” with your assorted schedule conflicts,
et al – there are No Options
regarding a Dress Rehearsal … Present
You Must Be – this is a potential deal-breaker
08:00 PM: Dress Rehearsal – Dry Run IV
08:50 PM: Dress Rehearsal Ends
09:00 PM: Special “DRG” [aka Dress Rehearsal Goodies] courtesy of the Creech
Clan
Monday, November 23
Fall Anniversary Concert – A Tiger Band
Pre-Concert Sequence
02:00 PM: Worker Bees – Anyone who can help – Preliminary Prep of Stage & Chapel
03:00 PM: Worker Bees – Anyone who can help – Final Prep of Stage & Chapel
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band Rehearsal on Stage – Brief Warm-Up/Final Tempo/Sound Check
*note*
As always – this shall be strictly limited to 30 minutes – no more
Concert Sequence
Tiger Togs for Fall Anniversary Concert
[please see the
note in the upper portion of OWS4B]
Normal Concert Prep Sequence begins in the Band Room
*note*
It
is strongly suggested that each Band Scholar also brings
at least one can of food for our food collection project
Coordinators: Stephen, Kyle, Jonathan and Logan
07:15 PM: All Band Scholars in Band Room – Warm-Up, Rites & Rituals
07:30 PM: Arrival of our Special Guests from
07:45 PM: All Personnel depart for stage – upon arrival, check music, check instrument/needs
07:50 PM: Random Playing
07:55 PM: Play
08:00 PM: 165th Annual Fall Anniversary Concert of the Tiger Symphonic Band
08:50 PM: Reception Immediately following Concert – All Invited [yes, with food this year]
*note*
As we will perform again Tuesday morning –
the entire stage set-up shall remain
following the concert
*note*
Following the concert/reception – the Food Crew shall collect the food
offerings for shipment to the AMEN House
Tuesday, November 24
Chapel Performance Sequence
Tiger Togs:
Modified Concert Attire
[we shall be in
touch on this]
10:30 AM: All Worker Bees [who can] to Chapel for Prep
*note*
We generally have to make “some adjustments” to our stage set depending
upon the needs/plans of the Chapel Team for this Worship Experience – as
always, please just be flexible
10:45 AM: All Symphonic Band Scholars Report to the Chapel
*note*
We know that some of you have class until – 10:45,
please just arrive in as timely fashion as possible
10:57 AM: Tiger Symphonic Band begins Performance
11:00 AM: Thanksgiving Week Chapel Service Begins
Note
You might
logically ask what we shall play – well, at this juncture – we have not heard
from the Chapel Team – so I do not know what they might want – probably E1,
maybe the Daehn, if professor Tilford’s schedule permits – Mighty Fortress, we
shall see
11:45 AM: Convocation Ends
*note*
after the
convocation ends – complete breakdown of the stage/equipment – DLC – shall have
provided you with “specific” instructions by this time regarding the “breakdown
sequence” [i.e. flutes – stands, clarinet – trees, et al] – all needs to be
prepared for the trek back to Band Central – which shall be facilitated by
members of the Building Services Staff
12:00 PM: All I/E back in Band Central
01:00 PM: American Flag Removed from its Version 3.00 position
[or whenever SM designates]
02:00 PM: Batten Down the Hatches
Wednesday, November 25
No Worker Bees; no Rehearsals … Well-Deserved R&R
Saturday, November 28
NAIA National Play-Off Series Game II [Turkey Bowl VII – TBA]
please see the note on 11/21 – likely,
similar story for this one
*Note I*
please remember that the Master Performance Schedule for our 2009-2010 season
may be found on the Tiger Band Web
*Note II*
on or about this time – you shall receive OWS5 which shall
guide and direct or efforts until the end of the semester
Coming Attractions ~ Near Future
Friday, December 3 – FTGPB – Tiger Jim Reid Classic Tournament
Wednesday, December 9 – Windsor Gardens Bingo and Holiday Cheer Visit [plans
pending]
Sunday, December 13th – CKCB Concert 7:30 PM at Transy [you are
cordially invited to attend]
Most Warmly,
Tiger Bands
2009-2010
Performance Season
Let There Be Grrr…
Band is our Business … and Business is Good