DES Spring Band Concert

What a great show tonight! Jazz Band played - I get to play my bass with them, and not just conduct. I love doing that; the kids play so independently. The Beginning Band was great, too - they watch me SO well. Whenever they have a longer note, or feel "uncomfortable" with the beat they look up to get back on track. I don't think I've ever had a group that watched me so well. And the Advanced Band is so strong. They played with power and confidence, even on very exposed parts, like bell solos and low section solis. I loved some of the music they played, like a theme from Dvorak's New World Symphony and Katchaturian's Sabre Dance. Weird notes, eighth rests, and alternate fingerings galore, and they got most of it!