A S E B R S B A T H N D BRIDGE H issue 99 The Official Publication of the North American Brass Band Association may, 2006 The reason for this decision is many fold. UNDER THE BRIDGE First, fewer than 20% of NABBA’s members IN THIS ISSUE have elected to receive a printed copy of the Bridge. Unfortunately, the cost of produc- Douglas Yeo ing and printing the Bridge to be delivered to those members greatly exceeds the added fee UNDER THE BRIDGE Editor those members pay to receive a print copy. In Bridge Renovation, pg.1 addition a print publication, by its very nature, takes a great deal of time to bring from desktop hile crossing a bridge—large or to mailbox. With this issue The Bridge embarks small—we are captivated by the on a new era that will see the following benefits ATOP THE BRIDGE view, entranced by its architecture, to NABBA members: Wand transported from one location to another. After NABBA XXIV: Yet there is more. Viewed from below, one can • The Bridge will be published more fre- Reflections and Goals, pg. 2 see important elements of the bridge’s struc- quently and be able to meet deadlines ture. The mighty pylons, capstones that sup- more easily. port arches and the supporting structure can • The Bridge will contain timely informa- only be seen from under the bridge. For all the NABBA XXIV majesty of a bridge, it is the often inelegant un- tion that can be distributed quickly to the derside that supports its beauty and function. membership. • Band Contest Reviews, • The Bridge The Brass Band Bridge is the primary vehicle by will be published in full color. pg. 3 which the North American Brass Band Associa- • The Bridge will be published in low and • Judge’s Band Contest tion communicates to its members. The Bridge high resolution versions, allowing it to be Score Sheet, pg. 12 brings us together across North America and easily downloaded, viewed and printed. spreads our message around the world. When • Solo and Ensemble NABBA President Anita Cocker Hunt asked • The Bridge will have a web based com- Contest Reviews, pg. 13 if I would be willing to accept the position as ponent including a high-resolution user • Gala Concert Review, pg. Bridge editor, I did so aware of the long line of controlled slide show. editors in whose footsteps I would walk includ- 17 ing, most recently, Eric Aho and Colin Hol- • The Bridge will contain web links and take man. I have learned this if nothing else: reading full advantage of PDF technology. a copy of The Bridge is one thing but working under the bridge to build it and deliver it to • NABBA will save a tremendous amount of BRASS BAND AID our members is quite another. money which can be used to provide other benefits to the membership. An International Call for With a new editor comes a new format, a Help, pg. 18 Bridge The Bridge new means of distribution and a new look. As The new , in tandem with NABBA has grown over the last 24 years, our website at www.nabbabridge.org, will deliver world has changed around us. Having served news, information, photographs, advertise- its members for decades as a print publication, ments and much more to NABBA members EXIT RAMP The Bridge recently moved to be an electronic in an attractive, comprehensive and timely The Bridge Contribute to The publication as well. This transition from print manner. We who labor under so our The Bridge to electronic publication is completed with this membership can enjoy the view atop Bridge, Credits and look forward to receiving your news, articles issue. Beginning with Issue 99, The Bridge will Acknowledgements, pg. 19 be available only as a downloadable pdf file. and photos as we work together to build bridges between NABBA members and bands.J the brass band bridge, issue 99 1 the official publication of nabba may, 2006 Jim Grate also helped Tom with scheduling pleased with the location and flow of traffic. ATOP THE BRIDGE solos, ensembles and the bands. We would like to see more exhibits next year for your benefit and for NABBA’s. The venues for the solo/ensemble day were great performance areas with the exception You can feel the excitement and anticipation Anita Cocker Hunt of the low brass room which proved to be before the Awards Ceremony and Gala Con- too small and became quite crowded. We are cert. It is something that I always look forward NABBA President already working on changing that for next year. to. Your enthusiasm is infectious! I’m sure that you were pleased to find excellent pianos for accompanists in every room. We have certainly had a variety of styles and programming for the Gala Concerts over the Dear NABBA Members, Many of you made it known that you missed years and this was no exception. Simone Re- bello was thrilling to watch (love those outfits!) As we look back on our 24th competition, the Reading Band session. For schedule, per- and to listen to. Allen Vizzutti was just awe- I’m sure that all of us are reflecting on what sonnel, and logistic reasons, it did not happen some (how does he do those things?!). More worked and what needs to be improved. I have this year but we are planning on bringing it thanks go to the Yamaha Corporation for lend- already started a list with my own impressions, back for 2007. ing the percussion equipment for Simone to your comments, and Board member’s recom- We are thinking about scheduling your band perform on and for helping with an additional mendations. NABBA has an active Board and rehearsals at local schools rather than at the ho- donation to help cover our costs. Scott Slocum the members are always thinking about what tel, thus eliminating hours of manpower, costs from Yamaha put in many hours, making sure can be done differently, better, or “Yes, that of rental trucks, reserving rooms at the hotel, that the percussion equipment was assembled works!” etc. Rehearsals at local HS/MS band rooms and in good working order, and then disas- This was the second year of NABBA running would seem to be better than hotel meeting sembled after the concert to ship to the buyers. the competition without a host band. Hav- rooms. Many things would have to be worked Thank you, Scott. The Lexington Brass Band, ing said that, NABBA does not do this alone. out with local schools and band directors. This conducted by Dr. Ronald Holz, delighted us There were many people and organizations may or may not happen, but I would like to with a variety of styles and wonderful music, in Louisville and Indiana University South- and just the right length concert after a long east that put in countless hours to ensure the day of competition. contest’s success. Dr. Joanna Goldstein (who Those are a few of my reflections from the con- brought the competition to IUS, arranged local test weekend. We will keep adjusting and fine volunteers, picked up judges at the airport, tuning in preparation for future competitions. made signs, secured equipment from local schools, and supervised logistics of rooms and With the new format of The Brass Band Bridge, traffic flow—who knows what else she did with I will be writing to the members more fre- seeming super-human strength?), Susan Reigler quently and will be asking for your thoughts and members of the Commonwealth and and recommendations. What would you like Derby City Brass Bands, friends and family to see happen at the competitions? We also members all pitched in to make it happen. The need to create a volunteer list from the NABBA Chancellor of Indiana University Southeast, membership who would be willing to help dur- Sandra Patterson-Randles, made the campus ing the competition weekend. available to us which made this contest a pos- sibility. Sandra came to part of the competition For those of you in NABBA who are unable on Saturday and attended the Gala Concert to attend the competition: how can NABBA and we are deeply grateful for her support. We better serve you? Perhaps helping set up a brass thank Philip Thomas and Aaron Lambert of band festival in your area or possibly sending the New Albany-Floyd County Schools in In- one of the judges to your band for a rehearsal diana, and Pam Fleitz, Nan Moore, and Ashley or concert prior to or after the competition. Forrest of Jefferson County Public Schools in Logistics, scheduling, and finances would have Louisville, for their generosity in lending music What’s in a Name? to be worked out but these are possibilities, and stands and percussion equipment. We could No matter how you say it, Louisville never sounded better than when brass bands converged there for the NABBA has a bright and active future ahead. not have done this without their help. Spald- NABBA XXIV Championship this Spring. ing University offered free parking for the Gala I’m sure that you are aware that NABBA Board Concert, and Dale Royer, Executive Director members serve on the Board because of their of Memorial Auditorium, was extremely help- know your thoughts on this! Would that work interest in NABBA and their passion for brass ful. Tom Scheibner, Contest Controller, and better for your band? banding. Their names and contact informa- John de Salme, Associate Controller, deserve tion can be found on the NABBA website at The exhibit area was one of the most spacious www.nabba.org.