I just received a 'phone call from Dale Meszler, who is travelling with the Marching Band and has been acting as spokesman and correspondent to the blog and the highschool website. He wanted me to apologize to you and to tell all of you that there are "computer issues" at the hotel, and he has not been able to update the Music Boosters' website. (In fact, it's quite messed up and there's nothing he can do about it!) But the good news is:
The Parade was AWESOME!!
and, although the kids did not get to see the concert,
The Fireworks were INCREDIBLE!!!
and, although the kids did not get to see the concert,
The Fireworks were INCREDIBLE!!!
Bandmembers did get "some culture," yesterday, and will get some more tomorrow. The time at the National Zoo is being shortened to allow for visits to the WW II Memorial, the Korean Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial.
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And in my computer "mailbox," a note from Nancy Ayala. For months, now, she has been playing the bells in the Masonic Temple tower every Sunday and on special occassions - including yesterday!
She wants to remind readers (and listeners) that there are times when the "tune" of a song has to be changed to fit the nine available bell-notes. And there are other times when the bell-ringer's memory of a melody may be different than another's recollection.
I hope that everyone recognizes the fact that this set of bells - called a "chime" - is unique! And it's old! And some of the bells don't produce the clear sounds that they once did. But, by golly:
Cheers to Nancy and the Masons!
With the permission and courtesy of Sanger Lodge, Nancy climbs those stairs at least once a week just to share this musical treasure with all of us!
When you see her, say
Thank You!
Cheers to Nancy and the Masons!
With the permission and courtesy of Sanger Lodge, Nancy climbs those stairs at least once a week just to share this musical treasure with all of us!
When you see her, say
Thank You!
