Topic: THE MARCH FROM FEBRUARY (Read 7507 times)

singdaw · « **Reply #30 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:22:27 AM »

Tonight is the gala grand opening of the new Ordway Music Hall downtown.

singdaw · « **Reply #31 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:22:42 AM »

Now I need to go catch up.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #32 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:28:43 AM »

The opening night went pretty well, and as far as I am able to tell, the audience was pretty generous in voicing its approval. It wasn't a full house, though. Maybe three quarters?

As I was telling DR Elmore yesterday, this is kind of a weird little gig, in that I feel more like I'm just showing up to do a job than I normally do. I'm new to this particular theater, I can't see and hear very much of what's happening on stage, and the meager little six of us in the pit are just doing our best to hold the score together. I got fine comments from people I don't know, so I can only hope it's sounding as decent as they say.

All of that having been said, I think we're on the verge of getting to the point where we're comfortable with it and it will be a little more fun. But one shouldn't have to be saying that at this point. Sufficient rehearsal time would make all the difference.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #33 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:43:48 AM »

But let's move on to something important, like the PAINT YOUR WAGON reading. DR Elmore "thinks" the score is going to sound good? Oh my god...

The sound of those musicians playing a score to a higher level of perfection than has probably ever been heard, in those close, tight acoustics, is bliss. I can't thank DR Elmore enough for the opportunity. I'm just sorry I had to duck out early, when I would have sucked up every last note.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #34 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:49:19 AM »

How great to be able to watch DR Elmore's adopted son scurrying around, hard at work!

He's got quite the job there, keeping everything in order and everyone happy.

Ginny · « **Reply #35 on:** February 28, 2015, 07:54:19 AM »

Saturday morning greetings! We are keeping our eyes on the snowstorm that's predicted for tomorrow. Fr. Richard is practicing his sermon right now, which is pretty optimistic on his part...

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #36 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:50:08 AM »

Quote from: bk on February 28, 2015, 01:08:42 AM

And the word of the day is: ERUCTATION!

And The Song Of The Day Is: BURPING

ChasSmith · « **Reply #37 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:53:21 AM »

DR Elmore, I walked in on the end of a conversation you were having about Trude Rittman. A comprehensive (book, whatever) on her would be a wonderful thing.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 28, 2015, 09:00:19 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on February 28, 2015, 07:49:19 AM

How great to be able to watch DR Elmore's adopted son scurrying around, hard at work!

He's got quite the job there, keeping everything in order and everyone happy.

Speaking of my son Joshie, he just stopped by with an emergency job for me: proofreading new transposed orchestra parts for "I Can Cook Too," to be played on Tuesday night and sung by the Hildy understudy with no orchestra rehearsal. Those notes have to be right! So, I will do that now before I go back to my taxes.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 28, 2015, 09:04:31 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on February 28, 2015, 08:53:21 AM

DR Elmore, I walked in on the end of a conversation you were having about Trude Rittman. A comprehensive (book, whatever) on her would be a wonderful thing.

Trude was one beautiful lady. I met her about two years before she died, and her memory was slipping. She was kind, charming, very sweet lady, a very elegant and sophisticated European musical scholar. She probably knew counterpoint and composition better than any musical arranger working now. I was quite fond of her. We were talking about the ladies who worked behind the scenes, like her and Genevieve Pitot.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #40 on:** February 28, 2015, 09:07:30 AM »

Right note vibes for DR Elmore!

Jane · « **Reply #41 on:** February 28, 2015, 09:14:29 AM »

DR Jennifer, Keith rented THE MAZE RUNNER for us to watch tonight. Seeing that it is based on a book I looked to see if you had read it. Did you also watch the movie?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 28, 2015, 09:26:34 AM »

Emergency work = Emergency money for DR ELMORE.

DR CHAS SMITH thanks for the Opening Night dispatch....most excellent.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 28, 2015, 09:26:54 AM »

And now I have exhausted all possibilities, and now I must work on my lines.

bk · « **Reply #44 on:** February 28, 2015, 10:34:59 AM »

I'm up, I'm up. I didn't get to bed until three-thirty, so seven hours of weird but interesting dreams.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 28, 2015, 10:48:05 AM »

There are some real tone clusters in that "I Can Cook, Too" chart by Don Walker!

bk · « **Reply #46 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:00:29 AM »

Just lost a Kritzerland cast member - love when this happens a week before a show - trying to replace her now. It's the flu - her kids have it and gave it to her.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #47 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:05:42 AM »

Oy and Vey!

singdaw · « **Reply #48 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:36:01 AM »

Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's.

Except his salad.

TCB · « **Reply #49 on:** February 28, 2015, 12:26:56 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 28, 2015, 11:36:01 AM

Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's.

Except his salad.

is that salad served with a popcorn ball?

TCB · « **Reply #50 on:** February 28, 2015, 12:32:48 PM »

I am having a rare third cup of coffee. I am waiting around to find out if my sister is going to be released from the hospital today, or whether she will be kept for another night.

Jane · « **Reply #51 on:** February 28, 2015, 12:32:56 PM »

Quote from: Jrand64 on February 28, 2015, 09:26:34 AM

Emergency work = Emergency money for DR ELMORE.

That is what I was thinking

Jane · « **Reply #52 on:** February 28, 2015, 12:33:18 PM »

Quote from: Jrand64 on February 28, 2015, 09:26:34 AM

DR CHAS SMITH thanks for the Opening Night dispatch....most excellent.

Ditto!

Jane · « **Reply #53 on:** February 28, 2015, 12:34:43 PM »

Quote from: TCB on February 28, 2015, 12:26:56 PM

Quote from: singdaw on February 28, 2015, 11:36:01 AM
Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's.

Except his salad.

is that salad served with a popcorn ball?

I'm guessing it is a fried Romano or Parmesan cheese thing.

Jane · « **Reply #54 on:** February 28, 2015, 12:38:01 PM »

DR TCB, VIBES FOR YOUR SISTER!

Did you mention she was in the hospital? If so, I apologize for missing it. Is she ok?

Jane · « **Reply #55 on:** February 28, 2015, 12:40:05 PM »

DR Singdaw your beautiful photo of winter is extremely different from our winter here. The sun is shining on our, very green, snow capped mountains. I love the different layers of colors we can see.

TCB · « **Reply #56 on:** February 28, 2015, 12:51:51 PM »

Quote from: Jane on February 28, 2015, 12:38:01 PM

DR TCB, VIBES FOR YOUR SISTER!

Did you mention she was in the hospital? If so, I apologize for missing it. Is she ok?

No, I didn't mention it yesterday. She is diabetic and her numbers shot up over 600 and they also were worried about possible renal failure. Her numbers are down today, but still high at 190.

TCB · « **Reply #57 on:** February 28, 2015, 12:55:40 PM »

It is another beautiful sunny day here in Washington. Apparently California and Ariozona are getting our rain, and we are getting their sunshine. The ski slopes got a little bit of snow this week, but not enough to re-open several of their runs.

Jennifer · « **Reply #58 on:** February 28, 2015, 01:04:09 PM »

Quote from: Jane on February 28, 2015, 12:38:01 PM

DR TCB, VIBES FOR YOUR SISTER!

Did you mention she was in the hospital? If so, I apologize for missing it. Is she ok?

Vibes for DR TCB's sister.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

TCB · « **Reply #59 on:** February 28, 2015, 01:04:36 PM »

Let's move on to page three.

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