Author: James Adkins

WARM UPS – Lisk #1 in Concert Ab and #2 in Concert Eb; Beethoven, Jim

Swan Lake – 10 minutes, Cathy

Georgia Brown, 15 minutes, Jim

Satin Doll, 5 minutes, Jim

Queen Transition, 20 minutes, Cathy and Bev

Chaconne, 20 minutes, Jim

Benediction, 2 minutes, Jim

JUNE 5TH LAWN CHAIR OUTDOORS CONCERT; 3:30 Call; 4:00 Downbeat.

WESTERN RESEERVE MASONIC COMMUNITY 4931 Nettleton Rd. Medina

****New Parking Instructions will be shared at the Monday June 3rd F.E.C. Rehearsal

I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s rehearsal. We will set up downstairs in the Hanger!

Jim

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule for week of May 20th – May 24th

F.E.C. REHEARSAL MONDAY, MAY 20TH. 5:00 – Orientation Classes. 6:00 Sectionals (Lisk Dynamics #1 and #2; First Suite in Eb, Chaconne); Queen Music. 7:00 – Full Ensemble – Moore Warmup; Chaconne; 7:10 Read Chaconne; 7:15 Run Valor; 7:30 Invincible Eagle; 7:40 Run Anthem and God Bless America with vocal Soloist Ray Ditmar. 8:05 Benediction and Good Bye! PLEASE TURN IN YOUR “20TH YEAR MUSIC USAGE FORM”.

F.E.C. REHEARSAL, THURSDAY, MAY 23RD. 6:00 – Full Ensemble Rehearsal. Moore Warm Up; 6:05- Run Concert in order. 6:35 – Queen on Stage, Drum Couplet, Bohemian Rhapsody. 7:00 – Swan Lake. 7:20 – Chaconne. Benediction and Bye!!!

May 24th MEMORIAL DAY COMEMMERATIVE CONCERT Western Reserve Masonic Community 4931 Nettleton Rd. Medina, OH 44256. 1:15 call time, seat placement 1:25, warm up at 1:35 Down beat AT 2:00. Please park in front of the Church like building on the South Side by turning right on Brothers Dr. once you are inside the gate. Drive between the Pond and the Large Brick Building and park close to the white front doors of the Church like building.

MAY 27TH MEMORIAL DAY – NO REHEARSAL

MAY 30TH MAPS 2:30 REHEARSAL PLEASE BRING ALL MUSIC LISTED FOR THE JUNE 5TH PERFORMANCE. Please remember that this June 5th LAWNCHAIR CONCERT starting time has been changed from 6:00 to 4:00.

MONDAY JUNE 3RD F.E.C. 5:00 – Orientation with Jim and Cathy; 6:00 – Sectionals; 7:00 -Full Rehearsal to run June 5th Concert order.

Jim

5:00 classes are available with Jim (winds & percussion) and Cathy (strings) each Monday. Please understand that if you are having situations with any of our ensemble music that learning more about your instrument and the language of MUSIC will help! We can show you how to practice using performance method books that will help you improve your musicianship and therefore make an impact on your ensemble contribution. We can also show you ways to simplify your parts and work toward a more satisfying contribution to our performances. REALLY! We don’t bite!

Please find below the Concert Tune Lists for our next three Performances. I would suggest that you bring them to all rehearsals in alphabetical order! Just sayin”!

May 24th – Memorial Day Commemorative, Western Reserve Masonic Community 1:30 call. Knights of Destiny; With Valor and Honor; Star Spangled Banner; The Invincible Eagle; God Bless America; Stars and Stripes.

June 5th – Lawn Chair Concert, Western Reserve Masonic Community 5:30 call. Star Spangled Banner; Knights of Destiny; Swan Lake; Invincible Eagle; String Selection; Sweet Georgia Brown; Queen on Stage; String Selection; Chaconne.

June 23rd – Lawn Chair Concert, Granger United Methodist Church. 1:15 call. Star Spangled Banner; Knights of Destiny; Swan Lake; String Selection; Hands Across the Sea; Queen on Stage; Sweet Georgia Brown; Satin Doll, Chaconne.

AUGUST 25TH **********TWENTY YEAR CELEBRATION OF OUR MUSIC MAKING***********

THIS IS A CELEBRATION PERFORMANCE THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!! I am preparing music folders for each of you with special parts and the addition of Special Guest Musicians. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for ALL OF US!! We NEED EVERYONE to participate in this CELEBRATION. YOU WILL REMEBER THIS PERFORMANCE FOR EVER!!! I will be posting the rehearsal plans for June, July, and August next week. Please make the commitment to attend ALL OF THEM! YOU ARE IMPORTANT!! This opportunity comes ONCE IN A LIFETIME!!

The music that I am passing out is not our property. It comes from a very special Professional Library and must be returned the night of the performance AUGUST 25TH. Therefore, I need your name, current address and phone number on a Commitment Form next week. I will pass these forms out and collect them at rehearsals on Monday the 13th and Thursday the 17th. I will then prepare your folders and begin passing out your parts on the 20th.

This ONCE IN A LIFETIME performance is really a SHOW!! It will feature YOU, Local PROFFESIONAL MUSICIANS, and our VERY SPECIAL GUEST HELEN WELCH!! More info to come!! GET EXCITED! YOU CAN ALL DOOOOOOOO THIS!! WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Jim

Monday, May 6th F.E.C

5:00 – Orientation classes for Beginners and Reviewers. Jim and Cathy. Please bring books!

6:00 – Sectionals Rehearsals on 5/24 and Strings 6/8 music. (numbers are concert dates).

7:00 – Combined Ensemble on 5/24 with flute pullout at 7:00

5/24 WESTERN RESERVE MASONIC COMMUNITY MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC LIST

As of today, in this order: Knights of Destiny; With Valor and Honor; Star Spangled Banner; Invincible Eagle; God Bless America; Stars and Stripes Forever.

THURSDAY REHEARSAL at the F.E.C. this week has been cancelled. A Church Family has experienced a death and will be holding a special service in remembrance of their Loved One that evening. Please make sure that you share this information with your friends in our membership. Thank You!

Jim

Rehearsal 4/29; 5:00 Orientation Classes; 6:00 Upstairs Full Combined Ensemble, MOORE Warm-up; Run Recital in Order: Percussion; Woodwind Ensemble; Marimba Duet (Tuesday Only; Flute Choir; Marilyn Trio Tuesday only; Solo Flute & Dance; String Ensemble; Swingin’ Along Tuesday only; Brass Ensemble. Please remember that we will have quests dropping in on rehearsals this evening from our Hosts here at the F.E.C. Please take advantage of any opportunity to say how much we thank them for their hospitality and support.

Tuesday Recital

5:00 – set up; 5:30- Call; 6:00 – Downbeat; See order of performing groups above. Please bring guests and follow instructions as given at rehearsals with respect to parking, dress, and ensemble performance order. Please remember that Publicity Photographs will be taken throughout the performance both from the audience and the stage. Disregard the photographer! Make sure you bring your own music stand, however on-stage chairs will be provided.

I will be making a very IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT at the recital. You will not want to hear this from anyone else! It’s an important message about our past, present, and EXCITING FUTURE!

I’m CRAZY EXCITED!

Jim

6:00 – Strings with Cathy downstairs; Winds and Percussion with Jim upstairs.

Upstairs Plan: Moore Warmup F and G; work on new sections E. “Queen on Stage”; Stars and Stripes; God Bless America.

Downstairs Plan: Prep on Music for June 8th Mad Hatter performance. Plus, Cathy’s call!

7:00 – Combined Upstairs; Invincible Eagle and Benediction

Jim

5:00 – Orientation for strings has been cancelled. Percussion with Jim downstairs.

6:00 – Sectionals Jim – Downstairs with Strings and Percussion (Invincible Eagle).

Cal – Downstairs with Woodwinds (Recital Music).

Bev – Upstairs with Brass (Recital Music; Invincible Eagle).

7:00 – Full Combined Rehearsal Jim Upstairs (Moore Warmup E, F, G. INVINCIBLE EAGLE

See you all Tonight!

Jim

Good afternoon, all! Please bring these selections with you starting tomorrow 4/15.

With Valor and Honor; The Star Spangled Banner; The Invincible Eagle; God Bless America; Stars and Stripes Forever. I’m presently planning this Performance with our Hosts at the Western Reserve Masonic Home. We may be adding other selections as the planning stages continue but for now, we will start rehearsing these selections tomorrow evening. We will also continue working on the music for our Recital Performance at the Akron Library Auditorium on April 30th. Please invite Friends and Family now for the 30th. THIS RECITAL WILL BE TERIFFIC!! See you all tomorrow!

P.S. Please look for your part for the Holst 1st Suite. We have been asked to add this warhorse to our present list of summer selections.

Jim

Good morning!

The “Mad Hatter Tea Party” has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 8th. It will be held at the Johnson United Methodist Church 3409 Johnson Rd. Norton, OH 44203 from noon to 2:00. Please check your calendars and report to Cathy with respect to your availability for this performance at our Monday April 15th 6:00 rehearsal. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation! I’m EXCITED!

Jim

Dear Membership! Please accept my apologies for what my appear as a last-minute decision. Having lived in Ohio for 78 years, I learned from experience that our weather changes quickly and being safe is smarter than being sorry! The Akron Library Staff has been very cooperative and helpful as we worked together this morning finding the closed date possible to reschedule our Recital. I’m happy to announce that our new rescheduled date is Tuesday, April 30th. You all have work hard in preparation for this recital experience and I hope this extension of time will give us the ability to attract a larger audience. Please contact your fellow members which will help us make sure everyone knows about this change.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Jim