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Jim Adkins Inducted Into the Plain Local Schools Hall of Distinction
Submitted by Janet Scarry
Join us Thursday, September 28 to recognize Plain Local School Alumni who have distinguished themselves and have exemplified their community and school system.
The evening starts with cocktails 6 pm, followed by dinner at 6:45 pm. The induction ceremony is set to begin at 7:30 pm.
2023 Inductees
- Jim Adkins (Class of 1965) – Teacher and Musical Director
- One of 5 Inductees in 2023.
Event Location: Hall of Fame Village – 6th level – (2331 17th ST Canton, Ohio Canton, Ohio)
If you have any questions please email foundation@plainlocal.org or call 330.491.3870.
For more information and to register online click here.
Visit Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association website and Facebook.
Inspiration for the Strings
Submitted by Cindy Ebner
I had an idea today to help myself get into the music more and see it with the dance or movie it is in to get a better feel for it. I thought maybe we could put the following on the website and let people know they are there for inspiration and ideas.
Click on each piece to watch the video.
Last thing is for you regarding playing in synchronous movements that I thought you might like.
“Swingin’ Along” Performs Sunday August 13, 2023
Submitted by Sandy Bee Lynn.
The group “Swingin’ Along” will be playing at the 10:30 church service at Emanuel UCC (on Eastern Rd. … where we play in the cemetery) on Sunday, August 13.
Would love to have you come and support them!
Ella Fitzgerald – It don’t mean a thing
Submitted by Abyemabi
Good morning, I want to share this with you, I came across this on a site called “Trombone Place”. The tempo is seriously fast and impressive, Miss Ella is incredible, I heard when she scats it’s because she forgot the words, true or not, it fits the songs she sings, she is a songstress to the highest magnitude.
Have a wonderful day. Abyemabi
Member-Suggested Music Events
The Suggested Music Events page on the website is a repository of member-suggested music events such as performances, news, and videos. This week we have three more to add:
- John McDowell’s (saxophone) video recording of his performance at church.
- Sweet Georgia Brown performance at the July 29 picnic
- Abyemabi Kwalume’s Peter Gunn video suggestions.
Summer Picnic July 29, 2023
Thank you to all of the board members and members who had a hand in organizing, setting up, grilling and cleaning up during the picnic. It takes lots of thought and planning to put on a special event like the one we had today! The performances were a delight, food was excellent and I got to meet some new people. Thanks again for a delightful afternoon. I had a blast! — Submitted by Debbie Withnell (Percussion)
Sweet Georgia Brown – July 29, 2023 Picnic
Submitted by Connie.
1st Lawn Chair Concert Recording 2023
The 1st Lawn Chair Concert of 2023 is now available on-line at Member Resources -> Past Rehearsal Recordings.
Unfortunately It Don’t Mean A Thing, Preludio in D and Libertango were not recorded. 😟
A video recording is also available on the NHB FaceBook Page
A message from Abyemabi (Trombone)
To fellow band mates, I am looking forward to today’s concert, I consider it a privilege to be able to perform with you, it’s great to see Dave back with us again. Each time we have a concert I have sleepless nights going over the music, where Jim is correcting different parts of the songs like-Do Wa, Dit-Dit-Da, that’s pretty crazy right! But I enjoy working with you all, I appreciate the help that different ones give. I reflect on the commemoration ceremony we did, I will always look on that ceremony differently for the rest of my life.
I love music, it has helped me to be more creative, to share what I feel through music.
I am excited and looking forward to todays performance.
Sincerely, fellow music lover
Abyemabi Kwalume