Scroll further down for the page introduction along with audio recordings of our performances.
It was an honor, privilege and joy to rehearse and direct the band as guest conductor on August 13, 2019. This is such a great bunch of talented young, middle aged, aging and 'old-retired' musicians. We played John Philip Sousa's Revival March, with the crowd singing along, and Instant Concert by Harold Waters. It was great to have an opportunity to activate my red baton again.
John Philip Sousa's Revival March
Instant Concert by Harold Waters
Hey HMB kids and a few website folks who know me as a music teacher / trumpet player... We do these evening concerts in Blowing Springs Park, a beautiful wooded park area in Bella Vista. AR. The band is a decent sounding group and consists of mostly very aged, aging, middle age working and retired adults along with some college and HS band kids.
I am presenting these recordings for your entertainment and are presented to you with a hope that you will continue to play your instrument throughout your entire life. Seek out that community band in your area and be ready for a good time. Remember, you won't be shooting baskets or playing volleyball when you get older and/or even retire, but you can still be involved with your band instrument.
I am presenting these recordings for your entertainment and are presented to you with a hope that you will continue to play your instrument throughout your entire life. Seek out that community band in your area and be ready for a good time. Remember, you won't be shooting baskets or playing volleyball when you get older and/or even retire, but you can still be involved with your band instrument.
This is the link to all of our concert performances as they are completed and uploaded.
It is only mp3, but hey kids, it is something to listen to now that you have a personal interest
with me now being like you... just another band member, right? :-)
https://www.hidigitalbridge.com/BellaVista/default.html
Recordings from our July 30th Concert
Star Spangled Banner
Sabre and Spurs
Selections from Chicago
The Footlifter
Magic of Sammy Cahn
The Black Horse Troop
Beguine for Band
Lethbridge Overture
Kentucky Sunrise
The Bare Necessities
Stars and Stripes Forever
Star Spangled Banner
Sabre and Spurs
Selections from Chicago
The Footlifter
Magic of Sammy Cahn
The Black Horse Troop
Beguine for Band
Lethbridge Overture
Kentucky Sunrise
The Bare Necessities
Stars and Stripes Forever
This is a good trio for double tonguing practice. Listen closely, and you can hear yours truly (2nd trpt) miss the 'd' and hit a high 'f' instead - all by myself in my solo answer to the 1st trumpet. This is also a good warm-up trio for Bugler's Holiday. High Flight is definitely doable by you kids at HMB!
High Flight
http://www.bellavistacommunityband.org
You can read about the history and the present status of the band at this link.
You can read about the history and the present status of the band at this link.