The band rehearsal and sitzprobe went quite well yesterday.  Joshie and I had a festive gathering at the music table - John Bell, David Gursky, Don Oliver, Joshie, and I - and I saw several dear friends, including Don Stephenson and Simon Jones.  I'm really excited for our director Warren Carlyle, who directed and choreographed Finian's Rainbow; his ballet "Something to Dance About," with arrangements by Rob Berman, premiered at NY City Ballet two nights ago.  I really love Warren, who's one of the best.