Outdoor Band Concert video

[Ace]

Well, our band didn't play a July 4 concert this year because of the pandemic. But, here's a video of last year's concert at Rossmoor retirement center in Walnut Creek CA. (I have a small unit there but my main home, for now, continues to be here in nearby Berkeley where I have lived since 1961.) The concert band is an all-volunteer group, and the retirees (average age 78) love the concerts each year. I think our esteemed board member, Mark Horne, may be playing tuba in this concert.

https://www.facebook.com/walnutcreekban ... 09229/?t=4" target="_blank

Anyone else with videos of their bands? It would be refreshing to see them considering the present situation wherein we can't play for rehearsals or concerts. I am concerned that it may be a long time before things get back to normal.

Ace

[dopey]

Happily!

Here is the brass band I play in. You can skip through the swedish bits
Christmas concert 2019 -- our last concert. Was preparing for spring when covid hit : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GmySG_vAIQ" target="_blank" target="_blank
Our 2019 Fall concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QUMTH7 ... =emb_title" target="_blank" target="_blank

I'm second from the right side with the silver horn.

And my work 'dixieland' group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSVDs_nkj3c" target="_blank

.. or guess trio is a better term. You'd think in a company with 3,000 people you'd find a drummer, or trombone The three of still stuck with playing together once a week, then decided to 'surprise' folks at a company event. We just showed up during the pre-conference coffee/food time, set up in a corner and started playing. Folks really seemed to enjoy the surprise! We won't be quitting our dayjob anytime soon tho but man it's a ton of fun

[Ace]

Thanks for your reply and the links, Dopey. That's a nice sounding brass band you play in. In the first link you provided, I really liked the vocal soloists, in particular the blonde soprano. She has a lovely voice. Also, she is gorgeous.

Ace

[dopey]

Thanks for your reply and the links, Dopey. That's a nice sounding brass band you play in. In the first link you provided, I really liked the vocal soloists, in particular the blonde soprano. She has a lovely voice. Also, she is gorgeous.

Ace

Thanks. Was quite happy to find a 'brass band' so close to where I live. There is other groups which are full ensembles but do a mix of marching/parades, and concerts. I just didn't have any interest in marching with a concert tuba. Also always enjoyed the sound of all brass!

We generally rehearse once a week and play at a few church services inbetween the large 'concerts'. Which from what I can see is usually spring/fall/christmas type style. Always a fun mix. The singers in that one were guest performers, which also seems to be a theme. As well a different conductor each concert season. I only joined them about a year ago.. but considering I have no plans to leave Sweden, and me and my sambo(live together girlfriend but not fiance/not an english word for it) plan to stay in this area long term.. I do hope I am with this group for many years to come.

As the only foreigner in the group, it makes for interesting interactions. Naturally everything is in Swedish. I generally understand what the conductor is trying to convey, and will either get it 100% wrong or 100% right. (i.e. may do allot *more* of whatever he was asking for *less* of ).

Though pĺaying dixieland with a small group is still my favorite type of playing. Music that you can't help but dance/tap your foot to.

[Karituba]

Here is a concert from 2 years ago by the Bryan City Band, the second oldest community in the country. We started our 169th season 2 weeks ago. I'm on the end playing my Conn 16J Eb BEAST.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtyFEVAVyR0

[Ace]

Here is a concert from 2 years ago by the Bryan City Band, the second oldest community in the country. We started our 169th season 2 weeks ago. I'm on the end playing my Conn 16J Eb BEAST.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtyFEVAVyR0

Your band has a LONG history. I'd enjoy seeing an early program which shows pieces played and the instrumentation in use in those days. Thanks for your post.

Ace

[KKORO]

Small town, small band, big fun. Doing outdoor concerts every Thursday in July.

https://www.facebook.com/10000100782407 ... 704517659/" target="_blank" target="_blank