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This was a new performance opportunity for me this week in Houston, TX. I learned about the Association of Concert Bands when I played in Williamsburg, VA. A great organization focused on the development of community groups, the ACB hosts an annual convention. I got to solo with the Denver Concert Band on the Saturday night concert. They were wonderful and it was so easy to play De Luca's Beautiful Colorado and Buckley's Yellow Rose of Texas. My most sincere thanks to all the band members and their conductor, Jacinda Boughton, for all their hard work and dedication to great music making. I look forward to the opportunity to make music with this fine ensemble in the future.

Lastly, I had a great reunion with Robert Sheldon, composer and conductor. He was leading the convention band and they were performing the Fillmore march, The Klaxon. I remember Mr. Sheldon from my 9th grade All-State Band experience when he was the conductor and he had programmed the Klaxon…at that time in 9th grade it really was very hard for me. I asked him if I might join the band for this selection so that I might have another chance at playing it…it was GREAT fun!!

My thanks to all the people that really helped make it possible to be a part of the ACB Judy and Deidre!!

Well another full week with a trip to Des Moines, Iowa and Pella, Iowa at Central College for a number of concerts and master classes…I think I see 4 high schools, a full recital with piano, and 2 band performances in less than 2 and half days…it is going to be a lot of fun for sure!! Playing the Feinstein Concerto for Euphonium…the Director of Bands at Central College, Mitch Lutch, went to school with Allen Feinstein…it is indeed a small world many times.