Although the Vintage Band Festival ended just over a week ago, I was happy to receive my new band coat when it finally arrived today (via FedEx). There was a misunderstanding with the tailor that caused the delay, apparently. It's a shame, but at least I'll look good for the next Newberry Band tour. While … Continue reading And the band played on …
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Reflections on the Festival
After performing at the first Vintage Band Festival (VBF) in 2006, it was a great thrill to return this summer to perform with the Newberry Band again at the second festival. VBF director Paul Niemisto deserves a hearty "huzzah!" (and so much more) for organizing and hosting such a terrific festival. Paul's incredible army of … Continue reading Reflections on the Festival
Battle of the Bands
A large crowd gathered by the Cannon River in the center of Northfield, Minnesota to witness a popular attraction at the 2010 Vintage Band Festival (VBF): The Battle of the Bands. Staged at high noon on Saturday, August 7, 2010, the two participating bands, the 1st Brigade Band of Wisconsin and Newberry's Victorian Cornet Band, … Continue reading Battle of the Bands
Newberry Band Concert Excerpts
It's taken quite a while to edit and upload the videos, but here are more excerpts from the concert program that the Newberry Band performed at the 2010 Vintage Band Festival in Northfield, Minnesota. More videos will be added to this post when they are online. Stay tuned! For the record, here is the concert program … Continue reading Newberry Band Concert Excerpts
More Vintage Band Festival Videos
Here are two of the highlights of the concert program that Newberry's Victorian Cornet Band is performing at the 2010 Vintage Band Festival in Northfield, Minnesota. Verdi's "Terzetto and Finale from Attila" arranged by J. B. Claus and a terrific piccolo solo featuring Christine Beard, "The Wren Polka" by Eugene Demare. Dr. Christine Beard is … Continue reading More Vintage Band Festival Videos
Vintage Band Festival
Everyone has been asking for video of the band so here are a few excerpts. First is our opening tune, "New Era Quickstep" and next is my solo, "Fantasia on Safe in the Arms of Jesus." These are "rough cuts" posted in a hurry. More to follow. Stay tuned ...
Newberry’s Victorian Cornet Band
In the tradition of that old Willie Nelson song, I'm getting ready to "go on the road again" to "make music with my friends" in Newberry's Victorian Cornet Band at the 2010 Vintage Band Festival in Northfield, Minnesota. We had a great time at the first Vintage Band Festival in 2006 and we'll be out … Continue reading Newberry’s Victorian Cornet Band
Fun with Flickr and iPhoto
After seemingly endless hours of image editing, uploading, and wrestling with technology, I am relieved to announce that the Flickr Photostream is finally operational. That means that all of the best images from my recent trip to Germany are now online. You can view the photos by clicking the blue "More Photos" link at the … Continue reading Fun with Flickr and iPhoto
Spring Concerts
Although I perform concerts all year long, there's always something special about those that take place in the spring. Teachers of all stripes know what I'm talking about. It's the culmination of the academic year, a chance for outstanding students to shine, and a time to marvel at months (and sometimes years) of progress. … Continue reading Spring Concerts
Goucher College Orchestra
Here, at long last, are some video clips from the Goucher College Orchestra concert from this past November. The program featured several outstanding Goucher students as soloists. Violinists Michael Polonchak, Marielle Harris, Galen Guindon, and Emmet Sellars performed Vivaldi's Concerto for Four Violins in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1 and violist Susannah Edwards performed the … Continue reading Goucher College Orchestra
Elisa Koehler 