Posted by: Paul Shimmons | October 28, 2009

Thursday Classwork

Incredible high school musicians from Venezuela! Led by Gustavo Dudamel playing the Scherzo from Shostakovich #10 (stop the youtube video after the first piece – when the conductor starts talking)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amSqQ5XNaGE

 

Brass Band of Battle Creek playing the Scherzo from Shostakovich #10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4N4oYDAz34

Brass Band Plays – Coming To Town

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EmWYtvGKKM&feature=channel

 

 

 

Posted by: Paul Shimmons | October 11, 2009

Marching Band Show

As we wrap up one successful season we look at the next. Who has ideas for next years marching show! Let’s discuss it here and throw out a bunch of ideas. Remember we DO NOT want to “fit in” and “look like everyone else”! And remember boys and girls, “Be nice!”

Posted by: Paul Shimmons | September 15, 2009

Farwell Picked for Final 10

Farwell High School Bands use of new computer software in the band room has put us in the top 10 for a contest! Go to this link and vote for us to win! You only get to vote once!

http://www.smartmusic.com/Community/Contest.aspx

Posted by: Paul Shimmons | September 5, 2009

Calendar

Make sure you are checking the band calendar. The festival of lights parade is the 14th. When I get home I will fix that. But in the meantime all the marching band dates are up. Of course the entire school year calendar is up for Farwell Area Schools for two years

Posted by: Paul Shimmons | August 22, 2009

Band Camp

Camp this year was an outstanding time. Lots of fun with each other, MANY hours of work (Don’t want those kids to get bored you know!) and some great fun activities planned by Paula! Thanks to Paula, Diane and John for their dedication to some great students.

I was disappointed with the fact that I still do not have ANY pictures to share here on the band web site! Send me your pics so we can enjoy them!

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