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[elmore3003]

Maybe Elmore will come to Arizona, and I can take him for a walk.

Oooh!  Ooh!  Can you take a LiveCam with you so we can get Larry's reaction to the sewage ponds?

I doubt it would faze me; DR Ginny and I have acquaintances who go to the dump to shoot rats.

[elmore3003]

!!!! Page Four - 4 - 4 - 4 - Dance !!!!

[Ron Pulliam]

I'm disappointed no one responded to my question posted on Aug. 31st.  I'll attempt this again.

Two gentlemen in my hiking group are part of a Marching Band, in 6/8 time.  They have been asked to march in the, first time ever, Ashland Gay Pride Parade and are wondering what would be appropriated.  Any suggestions?  I told them I could get loads of ideas for them.

Any show tune would be appropriate for a Gay Pride Parade, surely.   Why not some Jerry Herman...."The Best of Times" from "La Cage Aux Folles" could be played in 6/8 time, I think.

That could be followed with an up-tempo "I Am What I Am".   Of course, there are probably going to be other bands, so there may be a conflict with another band's selections.

Another crowd-pleaser would be "Tap Your Troubles Away" from "Mack and Mabel" (another Jerry Herman show).  If the band has a choreographer, it could be a showstopper.

[Ben]

My mood after THE TALK brightened considerably after a Facebook message from conductor John Wilson!

Are you friends with John Wilson? He's getting lots and lots of play on my BBC radio stations these past two weeks because of the release of the CD you posted.

I heard an interview where he talked about restoring the scores for many of the MGM musicals and how almost none of the printed material exists anymore. It was all thrown away in the 70s around the time MGM decided to sell off the back lot and all the sets, costumes and props. He's done a great job with the scores.

[Jane]

I'm disappointed no one responded to my question posted on Aug. 31st.  I'll attempt this again.

Two gentlemen in my hiking group are part of a Marching Band, in 6/8 time.  They have been asked to march in the, first time ever, Ashland Gay Pride Parade and are wondering what would be appropriated.  Any suggestions?  I told them I could get loads of ideas for them.

I remember thw inquiry but I have no idea what it is you want to know by "what would be appropriated": do you mean what would be appropriate? Appropriate what?
Music?
Instrument?
Clothing?
Shoes?
Bag?

Music!  They need suggestions as what to play.  I'm sure they can figure out what to wear

[Jane]

I'm disappointed no one responded to my question posted on Aug. 31st.  I'll attempt this again.

Two gentlemen in my hiking group are part of a Marching Band, in 6/8 time.  They have been asked to march in the, first time ever, Ashland Gay Pride Parade and are wondering what would be appropriated.  Any suggestions?  I told them I could get loads of ideas for them.

Any show tune would be appropriate for a Gay Pride Parade, surely.   Why not some Jerry Herman...."The Best of Times" from "La Cage Aux Folles" could be played in 6/8 time, I think.

That could be followed with an up-tempo "I Am What I Am".   Of course, there are probably going to be other bands, so there may be a conflict with another band's selections.

Another crowd-pleaser would be "Tap Your Troubles Away" from "Mack and Mabel" (another Jerry Herman show).  If the band has a choreographer, it could be a showstopper.

LOL I can't picture them with a choreographer.  They play in our local parades & just march & play unless they ride in the back of a truck.

I suggested show tunes, which they liked & why I offered to come up with ideas for them.

Thanks for the suggestions.  I will pass them along.

[elmore3003]

I'm disappointed no one responded to my question posted on Aug. 31st.  I'll attempt this again.

Two gentlemen in my hiking group are part of a Marching Band, in 6/8 time.  They have been asked to march in the, first time ever, Ashland Gay Pride Parade and are wondering what would be appropriated.  Any suggestions?  I told them I could get loads of ideas for them.

I remember thw inquiry but I have no idea what it is you want to know by "what would be appropriated": do you mean what would be appropriate? Appropriate what?
Music?
Instrument?
Clothing?
Shoes?
Bag?

Music!  They need suggestions as what to play.  I'm sure they can figure out what to wear

I assume if they are in a marching band they already have music and that since they've been asked to play in a gay parade, the group has a lot of gay members, if not all of them. TheBig apple Marching Corps for the Gay Pride march here plays everything from Sousa to Sondheim.

[JoseSPiano]

Good Evening!

Well...

The President is currently speaking. We are watching him via the web.

[elmore3003]

My mood after THE TALK brightened considerably after a Facebook message from conductor John Wilson!

Are you friends with John Wilson? He's getting lots and lots of play on my BBC radio stations these past two weeks because of the release of the CD you posted.

I heard an interview where he talked about restoring the scores for many of the MGM musicals and how almost none of the printed material exists anymore. It was all thrown away in the 70s around the time MGM decided to sell off the back lot and all the sets, costumes and props. He's done a great job with the scores.

He's friends with friends of mine - Ted Chapin, Bruce pomahac, Kim Criswell, Brent Barrett, Caroline O'Connor - and he's a fan of mine, so it was time we met. He conducted those concerts with Brent that lured DR KevinH to England in the last months. When I wasin Dublin, he'd just appeard at the National concert Hall with Kim, and the Irish group on EILEEN thought he was fantastic. His 2011 Proms concert "Hooray For Hollywood" is really spectacular.

[JoseSPiano]

There are a couple of areas around DC that are flooded out right now. In fact, if I had not come in earlier for understudy rehearsal, I would not have been able to access the main highway. Hopefully, the eaters will have receded by the time I head back home after the show.

*One of our orchestra members had to call out tonight since he may have to evacuate his house tonight.

[JoseSPiano]

And, apparently, there is a city-wide power outage in San Diego right now. Something happened to one of the main cables.

[Jane]

I'm disappointed no one responded to my question posted on Aug. 31st.  I'll attempt this again.

Two gentlemen in my hiking group are part of a Marching Band, in 6/8 time.  They have been asked to march in the, first time ever, Ashland Gay Pride Parade and are wondering what would be appropriated.  Any suggestions?  I told them I could get loads of ideas for them.

I remember thw inquiry but I have no idea what it is you want to know by "what would be appropriated": do you mean what would be appropriate? Appropriate what?
Music?
Instrument?
Clothing?
Shoes?
Bag?

Music!  They need suggestions as what to play.  I'm sure they can figure out what to wear

I assume if they are in a marching band they already have music and that since they've been asked to play in a gay parade, the group has a lot of gay members, if not all of them. TheBig apple Marching Corps for the Gay Pride march here plays everything from Sousa to Sondheim.

For sure the two I hike with aren't gay & suspect the majority aren't.  They are just a local group of guys who love to play.  They are rarely even paid though they perform all around the area. 

I'll pass along your comments of what your local band plays there.  Thank you.

[JoseSPiano]

DR Jane - The marching band should just play what they normally play. Something tells me that part of their repertoire is already pretty "gay". Otherwise, there are some good arrangements of disco songs for marching band. Or Lady Gaga.

[JoseSPiano]

Well...

I gotta show to do.

Laters...

[Ginny]

Maybe Elmore will come to Arizona, and I can take him for a walk.

Oooh!  Ooh!  Can you take a LiveCam with you so we can get Larry's reaction to the sewage ponds?

I doubt it would faze me; DR Ginny and I have acquaintances who go to the dump to shoot rats.

We do?  Really?

[Jane]

Thank you DR Jose.  VIBES TO YOUR ORCHESTRA MEMBER!

[JoseSPiano]

Well, DR Jose, the skies are still dreary here, but my day has brightened considerably by the surprise the mailman brought from you!  Thank you so much!

You're welcome! I'm just glad I finally got it in the mail.

[elmore3003]

Maybe Elmore will come to Arizona, and I can take him for a walk.

Oooh!  Ooh!  Can you take a LiveCam with you so we can get Larry's reaction to the sewage ponds?

I doubt it would faze me; DR Ginny and I have acquaintances who go to the dump to shoot rats.

We do?  Really?

Marlene Rothfuss.

[elmore3003]

I'm disappointed no one responded to my question posted on Aug. 31st.  I'll attempt this again.

Two gentlemen in my hiking group are part of a Marching Band, in 6/8 time.  They have been asked to march in the, first time ever, Ashland Gay Pride Parade and are wondering what would be appropriated.  Any suggestions?  I told them I could get loads of ideas for them.

I remember thw inquiry but I have no idea what it is you want to know by "what would be appropriated": do you mean what would be appropriate? Appropriate what?
Music?
Instrument?
Clothing?
Shoes?
Bag?

Music!  They need suggestions as what to play.  I'm sure they can figure out what to wear

I assume if they are in a marching band they already have music and that since they've been asked to play in a gay parade, the group has a lot of gay members, if not all of them. TheBig apple Marching Corps for the Gay Pride march here plays everything from Sousa to Sondheim.

For sure the two I hike with aren't gay & suspect the majority aren't.  They are just a local group of guys who love to play.  They are rarely even paid though they perform all around the area. 

I'll pass along your comments of what your local band plays there.  Thank you.

I think it's great they want to play in a gay pride march.

[Jane]

I think it's great they want to play in a gay pride march.
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They are great guys.  Being that this is the first time for the parade I think they are a little nervous about what to select to do the parade justice. 

[Laura]

Maybe Elmore will come to Arizona, and I can take him for a walk.

DR Laura, that would be fun and educational, but I've got a long trip to the Library of congress in my future. I really want to go back to Dublin!

I also think that visiting DR Laura would be a hoot! Especially if there are kittens.

We'd even be willing to make a cherpumple.

[Jane]

I'm on my way then

[elmore3003]

Maybe Elmore will come to Arizona, and I can take him for a walk.

DR Laura, that would be fun and educational, but I've got a long trip to the Library of congress in my future. I really want to go back to Dublin!

I also think that visiting DR Laura would be a hoot! Especially if there are kittens.

We'd even be willing to make a cherpumple.

I wouldn't want you to put yourself out. Kittens are fine.

[elmore3003]

DR George, did you download my email?

[Jane]

DR Jose it isn't just Sand Diego that is without power:
http://news.yahoo.com/power-millions-calif-ariz-mexico-002048883.html

[Jane]

Maybe Elmore will come to Arizona, and I can take him for a walk.

DR Laura, that would be fun and educational, but I've got a long trip to the Library of congress in my future. I really want to go back to Dublin!

I also think that visiting DR Laura would be a hoot! Especially if there are kittens.

We'd even be willing to make a cherpumple.

I wouldn't want you to put yourself out. Kittens are fine.

LOL Is this your way of saying you don't want a cherpumple   I imagine it would't be on your list of foods that are safe to eat.

[KevinH]

My mood after THE TALK brightened considerably after a Facebook message from conductor John Wilson!

Are you friends with John Wilson? He's getting lots and lots of play on my BBC radio stations these past two weeks because of the release of the CD you posted.

I heard an interview where he talked about restoring the scores for many of the MGM musicals and how almost none of the printed material exists anymore. It was all thrown away in the 70s around the time MGM decided to sell off the back lot and all the sets, costumes and props. He's done a great job with the scores.

He's friends with friends of mine - Ted Chapin, Bruce pomahac, Kim Criswell, Brent Barrett, Caroline O'Connor - and he's a fan of mine, so it was time we met. He conducted those concerts with Brent that lured DR KevinH to England in the last months. When I wasin Dublin, he'd just appeard at the National concert Hall with Kim, and the Irish group on EILEEN thought he was fantastic. His 2011 Proms concert "Hooray For Hollywood" is really spectacular.

Here's Kim Criswell with John Wilson conducting:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xKFOPsaW4g

[Ben]

Thanks for the link Larry!

[KevinH]

I saw Mr. Wilson last year at the concerts (the Rodgers and Hammerstein tributes) in Birmingham and Cheltenham  too! 

Anthony Andrews introduced him to the audience as a "genius" at this year's concerts.  I think he's still under 40.

[KevinH]

Yes, DR Jose, there's lots of rain here!  Luckily, Metro was operating "normally" on my way home from work.