El camino real alfred reed program notes

Dombrowski, which was signed and read into record by the entire county council.ДЄfter Casey struck out is was time for a fast encoreвЂ¦The Rooster Lays Eggs in KansasвЂ¦funny, with all sorts of instruments staggering in and out of the melange of soundsвЂ¦really a creative piece of fun and high spiritsвЂ¦especially to rally the audience to a finale and prod each one to head out into the world with a smile and a positive feeling of this wonderfully produced music. Prior to the recitation McMahan presented Conductor Burns with a Harford County proclamation of appreciation for his tribute to Mr. Perhaps the sound вЂmixвЂ™ was not the best for вЂCaseyвЂ™. From where I was sitting it was hard to understand the words, as they seemed competing with the вЂbaseball themedвЂ™ music but JimвЂ™s animation carried the message of the mighty slugger striking out. Nearing the end of todayвЂ™s program, Jim McMahan, recited вЂCasey At The BatвЂ™ to band accompaniment. He was perfectly serious about his music on those jobs where we worked together.ДЄfter ending the memorial tribute, a standing ovation showed the audiences approval both of the band, and Mr. Ray Dombrowski never ceased to amaze me with his musical virtuosity and great attitude. Today Mark Leppo carries on the work of The Regents, keeping the same name which pleases Mrs. Many times he would play in a little combo, other times he strolled among the guests with his violin. вЂњAnthemвЂќ had humor and seriousness about it, tackling the life and times of a talented and dedicated musician, which there is no doubt Ray Dombrowski was in spades.ДЇor many years it was my pleasure to work with Ray and various combinations of his musicians at wedding receptions and other significant family celebrations. It was beautiful, and complete in the circumference of paying tribute in a memorial composition, trying not to miss or misinterpret any of the images those who knew Ray Dombrowski already had in their own realm of experience. DombrowskiвЂ™s background and the Polish national anthem,вЂќ Burns noted before presenting his work. вЂњI combined my composition with influences from Mr. Burns scoured musical influences that harken the life and times of the late Bel Air High School musical director.

D.вЂ™ with the first ever performance of вЂњAnthemвЂќ with the composer conducting. The grand finale of the day of course went to вЂMr. вЂњTempus fugitвЂќ took on new meaning as I listened to this score. Again the conductor was Ron Burke who did a lively, animated job with the baton.ДЇollowing intermission Patrick Burns took the stage and conducted the band in Flight of YearsвЂ¦a pristinely moving work recalling the fleeting life we have in terms of the grand scheme of things. The second piece, Pursuit by Matt Conaway, tells the tale of a convict on the run, the band carrying us along with the pursued, fast and slow, ponderous and prompt. Reed has the material to win over both the members of the band and audiences as well. The romp through space and time recalls another of ReedвЂ™s creations, вЂњEl Camino RealвЂќ a gem performed at the previous concert christening the new Bel Air Auditorium.

The melody line passes from the clarinet section, to the low brass and then through out the band to create a delightful escape to a warm gentle Spring Day filled with activity. Jubilant Overture, a celebration of Spring and youth, is considered by some to be composer Alfred Reed at his best.

Sometimes just closing your eyes will allow the symphonic images to take you miles away to far off and unknown lands.ДЄt this time Assistant Director, Ron Burke, took the podium to conduct two pieces.

Funny how a band as good and finely tuned as Bel AirвЂ™s is, can take you miles from the seat youвЂ™re in. The third movement, Ceremony for Flute and Drum reminded me of an army of butterflies marching off to war. Gemeinhardt Suite emphasizing the flute section and soloist Phyllis Fowler who played an assortment of flutes for the three movements. With Carlisle (March), which was rousing. D.,вЂ™ but accepted the commission to compose the tribute piece.ДЄccompanied by his wife, Patrick enjoyed the concert with me and gave me a chance to share some observations about the band. Burns, a most personable chap who actually вЂreally never met Mr. His wife, Esther, was on hand to receive a large ovation from those present who remember all the contributions by Ray DombrowskiвЂ¦also known as вЂњMr. Anthem is dedicated to the life and talent of the late Ray Dombrowski, whoвЂ™s career at Bel Air High School and throughout the state are legendary. This was a special вЂspring concertвЂ™ that concluded with a masterful arrangement, вЂњAnthemвЂќ composed by Patrick Burns, who was on hand for the first ever performance. Another fine turnout of lovers of great music, performed by the Bel Air Community Band Sunday afternoon.

El camino real alfred reed program notes