And I am home! Because my morning was preoccupied with LITTLE ME, i missed wishing DR singsong the best for his audition and sending him and our DR TCB vibes for good health, wealth, and happiness. I'm sending them belatedly to all the Drs; I'm very self-centered, but you are all a greatly valued part of my life, and I am most likely remiss in telling you all that often enough.
So, the orchestra reading went well, but the piano-conductor book is a mess. Ralph Burns' work is often brilliant, especially in the big band and jazz sections; the "Rich Kids Rag," the title song, and "I've Got Your Number" just click, but at times I kept thinking, why did he make that choice? Trumpet 4 was a huge success, especially with the player who let me know he was happy for the job!
I'm not finding Mr Viertel's disdain so amusing any more, but at least I know exactly where I stand with him; the ones I worry about are those i can't figure out.