Last evening was yet another one for the files. It was the 61st Annual Bands In Review 2011 musical extravaganza presented by the Music Department of the Ann Arbor Public Schools.
The program consisted of an amazing lineup of pieces of every genre, contemporary and classical, and featured the talents of four of the local Middle-School bands, all three bands of the Huron High school (Varsity, Concert, and Symphony), and the amazing Symphony Band of Pioneer High School.
My firstborn plays the alto-saxophone in HHS’s Concert Band. Of the two pieces they played, the one recorded and presented here is the Puenteareas, a Pasa Doble tune. Membership in this band is by audition and invitation.
My secondborn plays the flute in HHS’s Varsity Band. Of the two pieces they played, the one recorded and presented here is the El Capeo, another Pasa Doble tune.
The third recording is the Tchaikowsky piece (see Program Notes) presented by the HHS’ Symphony Band.
Absolutely outstanding performances by all bands, although, you’ll understand that I thought the Varsity and Concert Bands were by far the best!
