101 Years And The Long Beach Municipal Band Is History?

I've been employed by the City of Long Beach as a flutist with the Long Beach Municipal Band since 1985. Last night the 40 members of band were shocked to learn that, after 101 years of service to the citizens of Long Beach, the band's final concert of the 101st season would be the last one in the band's history. Do you think the 70,000 people we see every summer will miss us?
Can this be stopped? The city council has the final say.
I'll keep you posted.


UPDATE: The City Council will meet on Tuesday, August 10 at 3:30pm at Long Beach City Hall, 333 W. Ocean Blvd to decide the fate of the Municipal Band.

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New Clothes!

The 101st season of the Long Beach Municipal Band started at 1:30 this afternoon with our first rehearsal. Besides reading through our concert music for tomorrow, we got WARDROBE:

My men's small shirt means I can eat anything I want this season and NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW!

I actually like this shirt which is fortunate because I've got 2 of them.

Our first concert is tomorrow, June 30 at 6:30pm in Los Cerritos Park.

You know you want to come see these shirts...

Escape

The first Long Beach Municipal Band rehearsal is tomorrow, with the first concert of the season on Wednesday. Bob and I will be occupied with 4 concerts a week until August 13. We're both working most weekends as well. On Tuesday, August 17 I'm undergoing major surgery with a 4 week recovery that puts me directly into the new semester at APU.

With all that in mind, I've been keeping my eye on the AP (Annual Passholder) rates for the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. Last year's stay was so peaceful and restful that we've been longing for a return visit. Yesterday we struck gold with a room rate only $4.00 more per night than our incredible rate from last year. We've signed up for 5 nights starting at the very end of August. I'll be able to continue my recovery in style, and we'll both be able to soak up the peace and grace that is the Grand Californian.

When beginning a long period of hard work ending with a serious medical procedure, it is wonderful to have an escape planned!

Spring 2011 Recital

Joel and I are planning another recital for Spring 2011. We can't help it. We love collaborating.

That means, however, that we actually have to choose repertoire. So far we have commitments vague promises from Phil Shackelton and Mike Lee for new pieces written just for us. Those pieces, as magnificent as they will be, do not a complete program make.

I was perusing Flute World and YouTube for inspiration this morning and came across the second movement of a beautiful piece:



The other movements are equally lovely.  I checked with Joel, and we both agree that Summer Music by Richard Rodney Bennett is a go for the program.

Great.

Three down, some more to go.

Any suggestions?

The Most Important Room

I left a very important video out of the last blog post:



Despite the small size, the bathroom was well appointed and very comfortable.

I especially looked forward to showering in the "Star Trek Tube". The water was plentiful and hot, and the water pressure was great.

For an added thrill, use it on 15 foot seas. Some fun!

Our Home At Sea

Bob and I completely enjoyed our Anniversary Cruise on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas.

Here is our home at sea:



I love the little slip of the tongue Captain Per makes when describing the Ice Show. Can you catch it?



There is nothing like looking out your window and seeing the sea:



I've also got pictures up on Flickr. They aren't yet organized and commented, but I have to go to work. I'll get to it.

Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy our view of our home at sea.

Waiting To Disembark

Bob and I had a relaxing, refreshing time away from it all on our 7 night cruise. We're waiting comfortably in our cabin until it's time for our group to leave the ship. This is the view from our balcony. So nice!

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