Dan, this is a fabulous remembrance, with Vet’s Day approaching (today, 10-25-16). I must say, I recently performed this with an accomplished symphony….and it’s tough to replace a band with a full symphony, That said, about the same time, I performed with the local community band, and folks really enjoyed it and were moved by it, with many vets in audience with obvious tears in their eyes. Who am I to argue? And the VF band performance was presented here was far beyond the performance level of the local ensemble. Thanks so much for your commitment to documenting this legacy.
Just listened to the entire ’73 fall concert.
Truly! The Philadelphia Orchestra of military bands! Even better than when I was playing.
Dan, this is a fabulous remembrance, with Vet’s Day approaching (today, 10-25-16). I must say, I recently performed this with an accomplished symphony….and it’s tough to replace a band with a full symphony, That said, about the same time, I performed with the local community band, and folks really enjoyed it and were moved by it, with many vets in audience with obvious tears in their eyes. Who am I to argue? And the VF band performance was presented here was far beyond the performance level of the local ensemble. Thanks so much for your commitment to documenting this legacy.