Next week, I would like to hear everyone who has practiced the suggested solo as written, as well as offer a chance for people who are ready to try improvising on the tune.īrown-Eyed Girl (Mary G – kit ) We worked on dynamics, rhythm m 76- 77, Alto sax 1 (first time) and Trumpet 2 (second time) solos at 40.Ĭontinue to work on the middle parts. The main message is to use the tune! (three notes to start off). Wheeler riff”: Īrt kit – Art provided a strong back beat on 2 and 4 on snare, trumpets and saxes tidied up the rhythms at m 19-m27 (same at m 45) and we ran the piece.ĭave gave some tips for improvising. Warm Up : Doo – Swing Scale (Bb concert), (please continue to do Chromatic scale warm up at home) This week, we played the Bb Blues Scale, and the “T.J. Improvising Solos – (thanks Prab, for providing this recording of JJB playing The Girl from Ipanema with solos improvised by Dave and Mica, so we can all be inspired to give it a try – 8 bars, start with the tune (first three notes)

Stella Luna is located at 1103 Bank Street.Ī wise man once told me that gelato will do wonders for the embouchure!

Beer and wine are also sold on the premises for those who don’t partake in sweets.

Their gelato It is made from scratch on site and is arguably the best in town. Tickets are available at the door or $10 on line at Eventbrite.ca (Last time I attended they sold out!)įollowing the May 21 st session, join your band mates for a tasty little treat at Stella Luna’s. Come and enjoy the nostalgic tunes and don’t forget your dancing shoes. Patrick Street) on Saturday May 18 from 8pm – 12pm. The Main and Abbott Dance Band will be performing at Saint Brigid’s (310 St. Getting to know you –Let’s meet the trombone+F horn+baritone section this week!įrom the Social Committee (Rita and Chris) Next rehearsal: Meet Cathy in the staff room at 5:55 for extra music theory (optional).

Blues in b flat warm up