Video of YMCA Dec 7 2013 show

Hi All

I have uploaded the latest performance video to YouTube (third time's the charm). Thanks to all who played. It was great fun. Carol of the Bells, Kerfunten Jig, Puttin' on the Ritz

Another angle on the action and a link to Warren's playlist!

Practice list for YMCA performance

Hi All

The play list for the YMCA (December 7 at 3:00pm) performance is:

Puttin' on the Ritz

Kerfunten Jig

Carol of the Bells

We will be working extensively on those songs at the meeting this Tuesday night... especially Carol of the Bells, since we don't play that one with the McCabe's class.

Hope to see you Tuesday!

–Lori

Next Meeting November 19th

Hi WUE

Our next meeting is November 19th. One of our options for the next YMCA performance is Carol of the Bells. Our newest member Michael has condensed the score so it will fit on two facing pages. No other changes to the arrangement were made. If you are interested, download the newest version from downloads page. This song would be fun to do, and I think we should be able to get it in decent shape before the Dec 7th performance. Dona Nobis Pacem is a little more challenging, but since it is not really a holiday song, we will work on it for the gallery gig in January. We don't expect to have that one ready for the next YMCA show.

We should finalize the play list for the Y show. This meeting will be an important one for that. We should get a final head count on who will be performing at that time as well, so we can make sure we have all parts represented and practiced. If you want to perform, but can't make the meeting this week, make sure you let me know by email.

–Lori

New files for Star Spangled Banner

Hi Venice BBQ Ensemblers

In the song downloads, I have added an audio file to practice to, since our rehearsal time is limited before this performance. I had the metronome set to 73 bpm, and there are some ritardondos and pauses, so we need to get familiar with how to handle that when playing live.

A new pdf of the tab is included, this one has a few changes from the last one.

• An intro has been added. What do you think... do we need it, or should we annouce the song?

• Cm7 chords have been removed (they just sounded off). Any suggestions for other options are welcome. For now, we just stay on Bb.

• Melody tab has different fingering for the left hand, minimizing the movement up and down the neck. Some people will perfer the other version, but it's your choice... do whatever is most comfortable for you.

We could do some creative strumming for the grand ending, so give that some thought.

See you at Warren's on the 28th, and at the bonus meeting at the Coffee Connection on the 30th.

Bonus Practice for July 30th

We are going to have a bonus practice meeting on Tuesday July 30th at the regular time and place. We will be preparing for the upcoming Venice BBQ performance, so Star Spangled Banner, Eleanor Rigby, and 76 Trombones will be on the agenda. We will probably play a few other songs too, so hope you can all make it.