Army Field Band Spring Tour

[Scott C]

The US Army Field Band has released our Spring concert dates and locations. Hope to see as many tubenetters as last time out!

The link below is the easiest way to access this
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http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/sche ... sched.html


We tour through VA, NC, TN, AR, TX, LA MS AL

[Scott C]

Tour has begun! 35 days, 3 buses, 2 trucks
Hope to meet as many Tubenetters as can make it
Say hello to
Dan Sherlock, Matt Nelson, Tuba
Al Torres, Chris Sarangoulis Euph,
and myself Scott Cameron on Tuba also

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[Scott C]

The Field Band has been on tour for almost a week. Despite having mechanical problems with 2 busses, one straight truck and one tractor trailer we have managed to appear before the public without any loss!! Thanks to TUSAB for the buss we had to borrow on the way out of DC (lot's of leg room). We should be getting our bus back today...

Al Torres and Chris Sarangoulis are both soloing on Euphonium this tour.

Al Torres has been with the band for about 7 years. He came to us from West Point and has established himself as one of the premenient soloists in the unit. He will be performing the Arban Carnival of Venice, transcribed by Hunsberger. He is quite the showman.

Chris Sarangoulis got his training from Brian Bowman at UNT, has been with the band for almost 4 years,and is tearing up Original Fantasie, composed by Picchi, Mantia.

The crowds have been outstanding. It's such a pleasure to play for appreciative audiences and none have been less than stellar. At least six standing ovations an evening. Seeing the old vetrans stand to be recognized, meeting young musicians, and other tuba players and retirees makes the effort worthwhile.

Tonight we are in Memphis and are headed to the Rendevous. Ribs , Meat, and cold beverage.

If you have an opportunity to see a performance, please stop by and say hello!

http://www.armyfieldband.com/media/flas ... veMap.html

Scott Cameron

[Jason Arnold]

To Whom it May Concern:
This concert was spectacular to say the least. I was seated in the choral section which is behind the band above the stage. It was quite a behind the scenes look. The Power of Rome and the Christian Heart was amazing. I was sitting probably ten feet or so in front of the organ pipes and around 10 to 15 feet from the band. A huge well done to all those involved! Thank you for all you do.


Jason Arnold

[Scott C]

Last night we performed with the Dallas Wind Symphony. The concert started with DWS with Jerry Junkin conducting. They performed a couple of tunes , Jan Sweelinck – Variations on My Young Life Has Ended and Percy Grainger – The Power of Rome and the Christian Heart, with organ. They have a terrific sound. The tubas, Jason Wallace and Dave Daussat played with exceptional quality. Great sound and really great gentlemen.

The Field Band performed Call of the Champions, a John Williams piece for the last Olympics with chorus and Dance Movements by Phillip Sparke.

We then combined for Hector Berlioz – Hungarian March,
Percy Grainger – Irish Tune from County Derry,
Ottorino Respighi – "Pines of the Appian Way" from The Pines of Rome.

Mr Junkin is about the best band conductor I have had the pleasure of working with. He took the lead in the Berlioz and Pines. The Pines was absolutely sonic. I know there was an organ, I could feel the floor vibrating when it entered, but with all the bodies and brass on stage, I lost it. If anyone was in the chorus seating and suffered any damage (physical or mental) we are truly sorry!!! To say it was a blast is certainly redundant.

Mr Junkin was especially gracious with our commander, COL Hamilton. Many of you know COL Hamilton, he is a big fan of the tuba, and especially tuba players. This is his last tour through Texas before his retirement this Fall, and Mr Junkin shared the stage with his colleague. The audiences response was enthusiastic, and I personally thank the DWS for their hospitality and graciousness in allowing us to share the concert with them. They are one class act!

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[EuphDad]

Hearing the US Army Field Band and Dallas Wind Symphony
combined on the stage of the Meyerson accompanied by Mary Preston on the Lay Family Organ on "Pines of the Appian Way" was a musical moment to remember. So was Sousa's Stars and Stripes with chorus. The joint tubas and euphs kicked butt on Grainger's Irish Tune from County Derry, as well. What a sound!

Thanks to both organizations for a great concert last night.

[Eric B]

I had the pleasure of hearing the Army Field Band and Chorus in Texarkana, TX. I was surprised to see James Wood on Trumpet (East Lansing, MI). I had not seen him since 8th grade (22 years ago). My family moved from East Lansing to Tahlequah, OK that year. We had a nice chat. The level of musicianship was outstanding. The members of our community band euphonium section are still in awe over Chris Sarangoulis' mastery of Original Fantasie by Picchi/Mantia.

[Scott C]

Thanks to all tubenetters who have come to the concerts. I got an opportunity to meet tubenetter DOC, many alumni of the band, retirees of all services, and community pros and ams.

We had a run of concerts through Houston, Corpus Cristi, Kileen, and now we are in Fort Worth for a few days. A formal concert in Bass Hall tonight and two kid shows tomorrow morning.

The Brass Quintet had a recital at Rice, Marie Speziale the trumpet professor sponsored us. We had a good day there where we met some students. We met Steve who developed the peterson project.

http://www.thepetersonproject.com/

If you haven't checked out his work, you need to see this stuff. Very funny.

GOOD FOOD: Rudy's BBQ. Best BBQ i have had. I know my BBQ. They do it better than anyone else. Been to the Rendevous, know all about St Louis, NC, etc. Rudy's is the place. Get the Ribs and Brisket.

We round out our Texas leg this week and head on out to Louisana, New Orleans. Let me know what the fod scene is!

Again, thanks for all of the good wishes and hospitality.

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[james]

Man Scott,
on my current diet, the mention of Rudy's BBQ is enough to make me go postal!! The brisket there is AMAZING. (just make sure to get the lean cut as it is hands down better in my opinion) Anyone attending North Texas is lucky to have this basically across the street from their Concert Hall!
-james