2009-2010 Performance Season
“Let There Be Grrr…”
OWS #2 ~ Occasional Weekly
Schedule Number One
February 15 through March 12 ~
Spring 2010
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
From: Peter LaRue, Tiger Bands
Re: Spring 2010 – OWS #2 Information & Schedule
February 15 through March 12
Cc: “OC” [On-Campus] Friends of our Tiger Bands
“GC”
[Geographically-Challenged] Friends of our Tiger Bands
Prospective “Fledglings” of
our Tiger Band Family – Class of 2014
Greetings Band Scholars & Band
Friends,
Hello – I hope this finds you well and warm. Many, many possible holidays that
you and yours might be celebrating about now [e.g. Valentine’s Day, Chinese (or
Korean) New Year, President’s Day, Carnival, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday] and
I trust that whichever/whatever are important to you are splendid.
And then there is the weather – even as I have been putting the final touches
on this OWS – the weather has been changing and it shall be interesting to see
what the beginning of the wee brings to us. Yes, this seemingly never-ending
winter weather has been putting a bit of a hurting on us all – and we might be
tempted to “wish” that spring was here … I was recently reminded, however, by a
cherished friend – that it is never wise to “wish away” days – but to seek in
each the little joys and happiness they might hold [still, I have to admit, I
wish it was warm – Grrr…].
Okie-Dokie much to do, many great coming events, much about which we need to be
planning so here we go …
General Information, Reminders &
Thoughts
● 2010 Audition Interview Sequence
Please remember that [weather challenges notwithstanding] that our A/I Days for
2010 are 2/15, 2/20 and 3/6. These days/dates are crucial – as we want to
ensure that each visiting prospective Fledgling has a great and positive
experience. I know each of you will help and assist with this important phase
of our annual recruiting operations.
● Hosts for A/I Days
As we have done now for many years – I/We are going to ask a few of you to help
with the Audition/Interview Days. Being around, being pleasant, answering
questions, chatting with prospectives, chatting with the kith and kin that
sometimes visit with prospectives – all has great benefit. To this end: Times – all A/I are in the morning on a
given day, as there is some fluidity to the schedule Dewey and or I will always
confirm specific times, for a specific day with you; Togs – let’s wear the Let There Be Grrr… Orange Polo Shirts [and
something neat on the lower portion of your program]; Purpose – to help make prospectives,
their families and friends comfortable and to sense a bit of the very special
● Special Thursday Evening Grrr… Performance – 2/18
For several reasons [each important] we are going to add to our performance
schedule a Grrr… Performance this coming Thursday evening – the GTC vs
Pikeville Game. With rarest exception, we never “add” anything to the schedule
[it is quite chock-full anyhow] but trust me, this is good for the cause. As I
have been AWOL from my standing Thursday evening obligation in
● Bassoons & Bassoon Players
Not quite sure why – but Ms. Stuck wanted me to mention this on our OWS –
Smile.
● Special Brass Master Class/Mini-Clinic
We have a very special opportunity [and one of which we are going to take
advantage] on Friday, February 26. Mr. John Harrison Bryant [trumpet artist
extraordinaire from
● Opus Two
From the mind and hands of our very favorite Composer-in-Residence we shall
soon [Friday, 2/19] do the first reading upon Version 1.00 of Opus Two. This
will be a very exciting [and important time]. I know you look forward to the
“journey” which Opus Two shall represent – and the great addition it shall be
to our coming Angels and Demons Show. Thanks & Thanks EJH.
● E1 – Re-Visited and Recording
For several reasons [each of some level of import] we are going to
re-distribute, rehearse/review and subsequently record E1 [aka In Praise
Rejoice]. As you might know, there is not a good, existing recording of E1 from
our Fall Anniversary Concert and it is essential that we have one [and you may
see on the Weekly Schedule that we shall plan to make the recording on
Wednesday 3/10]. More on this later.
● MSC Conference Tournament Championship
As you perhaps know the Championship Games for the MSC Conference
Tournament [in Frankfort, the Civic Center – great place to perform] will be on
Saturday 3/6 – 6:00 PM [Women] and Sunday 3/7 – 2:00 PM [Men]. We shall support
our Teams and our College only in Championships games [as we have done in the
past]. I have set preliminary plans to cover either/both if necessary. As
always there shall be four operational “scenarios” – Yes-Yes [girls in – boys
in], Yes-No [girls in – boys out], No-Yes [girls out – boys in] and No-No
[girls out – boys out]. As in the past – I shall be sending a comprehensive
schedule covering each of the four possible scenarios. As always – we shall not
know – until the Tournament is underway – which scenario will be in play but we
shall do our part no matter what. More on this later. Grrr…
● Angela & Demons Show – Thursday, April 22
Plans move forward [and special thanks to the several of you who are helping in
material fashions in preparation for the A&D Show. It should be something.
We want to take full advantage of this special time – and have several
“specials” regarding the A&D Show in which you each shall be involved. I
know you are as excited about this as am
● Sectionals, Sub-Sectionals and Dry Run Sequences
Starting after Spring Break [Tuesday, 3/23], we shall begin
our Sectional, Sub-Sectional and Dry Run Sequence [usually on Fridays] as we
put the finishing touches on our preparations for the Angels and Demons Show.
We have learned over the years – that it is this sequence of events that helps
ensure your comfort level with the Play List, so that we never have “white
knuckle” performances [and evil-666 thing]. We are going to be doing quite a
few sub-sectionals this spring [some during the regular 4P rehearsal time] as
the music requires it of us.
● Naming of the Year [aka NOTY]
Soon – we shall begin the process for the naming of our coming
2010-2011Band Year/Performance Season. This is an important task – and we shall
follow the protocol we have established over the past few years. Initial
“nominations will be taken on Friday, 2/19; narrowing of the slate/secondary
nominations shall be taken on Wednesday, 2/24, final voting for the NOTY
2010-2011 shall take place on Wednesday 3/10. You might start reflecting upon
possibilities for the NOTY.
● Elder Scholar Photos and Information
Elder Scholars might start
collecting, asking your respective Ma’s and Pa’s – kith and kin to be
collecting, pictures for the now-standard [and much-beloved] PP on the concert.
Yes, even though the A&D concert is definitely going to be a bit
“different” – we shall retain this important Tiger Band Tradition. It takes us
literally weeks to prepare the video loop which shall be shown during our
playing of “Old Scottish Melody” so the sooner you can get these to us – the better.
We will be using the format we returned to from last year [the spring PP had
morphed a bit into an awkward situation for several years] but still need any
photos you might have. The photos need to be either sent to me via email or
provided, in a digital format on a CD. Please do not include pics of 8MB, et al
as they become impossible to work with. We must have these by no later than Wednesday,
March 24 – the Wednesday after Spring Break ends [or they shan’t be
included]. I’ll be sending specific information to you regarding the
information we need regarding each of you. Thanks.
● 2010-2011 Master Performance Schedule
We have begun and shall continue laying plans for the 2010-2011 performance
season soon – and of the important, early jobs is the MPS. Annually we try to
have the new MPS completed and released by April 15. This helps with planning,
et al – plus many, many, many folks throughout our campus community use our MPS
for their planning also. Upon this and all we shall be in touch.
● 2010-2011 BLT
Also, rather soon and as we begin to lay plans for our 2010-201 performance season
– we shall be reconfiguring the BLT [aka Band Leadership Team]. The BLT is
crucial to all of our work and efforts. Members of the BLT help us in many, may
ways – some are paid positions, some are not. As we have a great deal of
planning to do as we prepare for the 10-11 academic year, I am choosing to
establish the new BLT rather sooner than later. If you are interested in being
considered for a role on the BLT, please contact either Dewey or I sooner
rather than later.
● Academics
Now is the time to ramp-up your efforts for and towards your successful
academic progress. Feeling a bit behind in a specific class – talk to the
teacher, get a tutor, join a study group, go to the writing center – but take
action now!
● The Five-Fold Band Tenets
We must remember always and strive to live daily as exemplars of the 5FBT. They
should not be a mindless mantra of which sometimes speak – but a guide to good
living!
Weekly Schedule
Monday, February 15
Auditions/Interviews – AM
Prep – re-distribution of E1
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band
Devos – PJL
Wednesday, February 17
Prep – plans for GTC versus Pikeville Game
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band
A&D Moment – Stephen [Milton]
Thursday, February 18 – Special FTGPB
Performance
Mr. Dewey Creech – Coordinator
Dr. Sonny Burnette – Assisting Faculty Member
Togs – Orange, Let There Be Grrr… Polo Shirts
Loading Crews – Special – as listed
White Trash [after game pick-up of bleachers] – Brittany, Rachel, Lauren,
Karoline
Special Schedule
03:30 PM
– prep and shipping of all I/E to D-R Alumni Gymnasium [we will leave BVIII
down there]
[Dewey, Stephen, Sean, Logan, Kacey, others & PJL]
Note
as it was last week, this is vitally important [shipping the I/E early] due to
the beyond capacity crowd they are expecting for the game
06:45 PM
- Dewey and Neemo meet in Band Central – wait for “high sign” from Stephen
06:45 PM
- Stephen, Sean, Hunter, Logan & Chris meet in D-R Alumni Gymnasium – begin
Sep-Up
07:00 PM
- All FTGPB Personnel meet in D-R Alumni Gymnasium – final prep for performance
Note
this will be another “big game” and should be a great time to support our Team
and our College – listen and do what Mr. Creech might ask of you [just as if I
were present] – I know you will all “pitch-in” and be great
- perform for 2nd half of Lady Tiger
Game as seems appropriate
08:00 PM
- Tip-Off GTC versus Pikeville
10:00 PM
- Game Ends all I/E returned to Band Central and appropriately stowed – Thanks
Friday, February 19
Prep – Distribution of Opus Two Version 1.00
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band
Initial Nominations for NOTY 2010-2011
Initial Reading of Opus Two – Version 1.00
Saturday, February 20
Auditions/Interviews
Hosts/Helpers … Dewey, Kacey, Michael & Lauren
[please see information above – Thanks]
Monday, February 22
Prep – Angels and Demons – General
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band
Devos – Kristen
Wednesday, February 24
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band
A&D Moment – Sean [Kaballah]
Secondary Nominations for NOTY 2010-2011
[PJL leave a bit early – radio program]
Friday, February 26
02:00 PM: Mr. Bryant & PJL meet with Dewey
03:00 PM: Worker Bees – A&D General Prep
04:00 PM: Special Brass Only Sectional [Sean, Team Horn, Team Trombone, Logan
& Tubers]
Guest Clinician – John Harrison Bryant, Trumpet
Sunday, February 28
Blow Gabriel Blow Concert – You Are Most-Cordially Invited to Attend
Central Kentucky Concert Band – Peter LaRue, Music Director & Conductor
Featured Soloist – John Harrison Bryant, Trumpet
03:00 PM – Transylvania University – Haggin Auditorium
Works by Fucik, Gould, Giroux, Smith, Mozart, Haydn, Arban, et al
Monday, March 1
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band
Devos - Lindsay
Wednesday, March 3
Prep – Plans for Tournament Championship Games
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band
A&D Moment – Tori [Dealer’s Choice on Readings]
Friday, March 5
Prep – Plans for Tournament Championship Games
04:00 PM: FTGPB Rehearsal
Watch for Tournament Updates
Saturday, March 6
Auditions/Interviews
Hosts/Helpers … Dewey, Karoline, Neemo, Kendra, Logan
& Tori
[please see information above – Thanks]
Watch for Tournament Updates
FTGPB – Possible Lady Tigers Championship Game – Frankfort Civic Center
Sunday, March 7
FTGPB – Possible Tigers Championship Game – Frankfort Civic Center
Monday, March 8
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band
Devos – Jonathan R
Wednesday, March 10
Prep – Recording Needs for E1 and A&D “Squares”
04:00 PM: Symphonic Band
A&D Moment – Evan [Regarding Opus Two]
Final Vote on NOTY 2010-2011
Recording of E1
Distribution of A&D “Squares” to each Band Scholar
Friday, March 12
No Rehearsals
Spring Break Begins
On or about this time you shall receive
OWS #3
Coming Attractions ~ Near Future
Saturday, March 27 – Special FTGPB Performance for Scholar Dinner
Thursday, April 15 – Release of the 2010-2011 Master Performance Schedule
Thursday, April 22 – Angels & Demons Show
Sunday, May 2 – Kitten on the Keys Concert [CKCB] – Lexington Opera House
as always, please look at the
2009-2010 Master Performance Schedule on our Tiger Band Web for complete
schedule information … http://tigerbands.georgetowncollege.edu
Most Warmly,
Tiger Bands
2009-2010
Performance Season
Let There Be Grrr…
Band is our Business … and Business is Good