Marine Band in Athens
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:45 pm
We here in Bulldog country had the distinct pleasure of hosting the US Marine Band for a concert stop on their tour last night in our Performing Arts Center, and what an amazing show it was!!! A light-hearted program, highlighted (for me) by Pinapple Poll and a William Walton overture that I didn't know. Outstanding playing by all, as always.
Also got a chance to hang with several of them a a local spot downtown which was great fun. Then this morning, the Tuba Quartet played a wonderful concert for the tuba/euph studio here at UGA, followed by a short coaching session with our quartet. Great musicians, great bandsmen, and great people. Make the trip to see these guys if you're anywhere near them!!!! Thanks Phil, Mark, Frank, and Chris - for the music, the coaching, and the hang!!! We'll see you guys in DC in January!!!
Also got a chance to hang with several of them a a local spot downtown which was great fun. Then this morning, the Tuba Quartet played a wonderful concert for the tuba/euph studio here at UGA, followed by a short coaching session with our quartet. Great musicians, great bandsmen, and great people. Make the trip to see these guys if you're anywhere near them!!!! Thanks Phil, Mark, Frank, and Chris - for the music, the coaching, and the hang!!! We'll see you guys in DC in January!!!