Category Archives: Music – Band

MY DAY: Students journeying through the performing arts

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is my busiest time of the year in the studio. The studio is busy with 90% of my 57 private students (four new students will begin this week, too) are preparing for big moments, many of which for my … Continue reading →

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MY DAY: It’s a Sunday

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

It was a restless night, but a return to bed after feeding the dogs and my self-seemed to cut the edge of tiredness. The sinus infection seems to have abated and my infrequent cough is productive. The rain, which has … Continue reading →

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MY DAY: Saxophone Dessert

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Wright Flyer Guy

It was the first time both the seventh and eighth grade bands would play together and I was quite nervous. I was comfortable with my fellow seventh grade band students, but today, I would be meeting the eighth graders for the … Continue reading →

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Band Concert & Seniors’ Farewell

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Wright Flyer Guy

A truly wonderful band concert tonight, hosted by the four Kettering Fairmont High School Concert Bands: Morning Concert Band, Afternoon Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. The musical pallet was certainly satisfied with such a wide variety of selections, … Continue reading →

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…25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE…

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Today was the first time I’d ever seen the musical, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. One of my voice students, Heather Barker, portrayed Logainnr Schwartzandgrubenniere, and Heather was absolutely hilarious! Heather began studying with me when she … Continue reading →

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…The King Has Left The Building…

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our hearts in youth The impulses to wordless prayer The streams of love and truth The longing after something lost The spirit’s longing cry The striving after better hopes These things can … Continue reading →

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Go see JERSEY BOYS at Schuster Center

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

I’ve never had the opportunity to see this musical, but have always been fascinated with it. The music is incredible, and the arrangements for the musical are invigorating! Go see it! Enjoy it! … Continue reading →

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…The Wonderful Weekend of Rah's…

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

The weekend was a delightful world-wind of activity, all centered around music and friends! Friday evening after teaching, Quintin and I headed for Beavercreek High School where I served as a judge for the show choir’s invitational. Friday was middle … Continue reading →

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…Enter ANGELS, Stage-Right…

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Wright Flyer Guy

Since childhood I have always sensed energizing, protective, and unseen guiding presences in my life. For several years a lovely lady visited me regularly during my sleep – or at least, what I thought was my sleep. Today, at age … Continue reading →

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A wonderful adventure…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Wright Flyer Guy

What an incredible evening! Dinner at UNO’s with Quintin was loaded with good humor, and great food. I love eating at UNO’s prior to a show at The Victoria Theatre, or The Schuster Center, because there is that familiar electricity … Continue reading →

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Does it really matter?

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

This has been an amusing several days for news. Lindsay Lohan is sentenced to jail and rehab… Mel Gibson has been acting up, again… Touch Down Jesus will be rebuilt – full body from Indiana limestone… The Barefoot Bandit has … Continue reading →

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A relaxing holiday…

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is Monday, 1:00pm. The end of the restful, and enjoyable holiday weekend is creeping upon us. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were the most perfect days we’ve had in weeks. Saturday was a bit steamy, but not too hateful. Sunday, … Continue reading →

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We… Hold… These… Truths…

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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Red River Valley…

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

RED RIVER VALLEY arranged and adapted by Arlo Guthrie From this valley they say you are going We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile For they say you are taking the sunshine That has brightened our pathways … Continue reading →

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HELLO DOLLY!

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

46 years ago, Ball State’s Emen’s Auditorium opened… 46 years ago, the Ball State Singers were born… 46 years ago (this September), I was born… 46 years ago (this September), BEWITCHED premiered on television… and… 46 years ago, HELLO DOLLY … Continue reading →

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My Thursday morning….

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yesterday afternoon, I took Jose out to the front yard to help me measure the length in front of the shrubs where I want to put a little stone wall just a foot or so off the ground. I handed … Continue reading →

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Rainy days and Mondays…

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Karen Carpenter said it best with… Since the early morning it has been a steady shower here in Kettering. The skies seem forbidden of allowing the faintest glimmer of sunshine through. Jose did a great job on cutting the lawn … Continue reading →

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…His Baton Is Laid Down…

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

(Written in September 2002) Thursday evening I was in the middle of teaching private voice, piano and saxophone lessons when I received Emails from my mother and sister telling me that Mr. Brugger had passed away. Though not terribly surprised … Continue reading →

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Butler's Coleman Hemsath marks his 30th production with Singin' In The Rain

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Originally published: http://www.examiner.com/x-27336-Dayton-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Butlers-Coleman-Hemsath-marks-his-30th-production-with-Singin-In-The-Rain Eight years. Thirty productions. This averages to 3.75 shows each year. Most of these thirty productions, however, were accomplished within the past five years. This incredibly busy rehearsal and performance schedule has been maintained by Coleman Hemsath, … Continue reading →

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Wayne High School senior Tray Shelton shines in Moon Over Buffalo