Your Coolest Playing Experience - Page 4

bandman · 01-27-2007, 06:21 AM

As a kid I played the national anthem solo in front of about 46,000 people at a Redskin game In about 1975-76 in old DC/RFK Stadium. About 15 years later I did the exact same thing at a Saints game in front of about 70,000 in the Superdome and found out later that about 20 seconds of it was shown on national television.

I've played for 3 presidents, the most recent being Bush a month after he was elected. I also played for the Pope when he came to New Orleans in 1987.

The gig I was the proudest of was a charity show where we raised thousands of dollars for the building of a new Catholic School in my small community here in Louisiana. We will be doing a follow up to that same show in April where we hope to raise $25K. I don't have that kind of money to donate, so helping by playing my horn makes me feel really good. Last year I had several solo pieces on the show, this year it looks like I'll be doing 3 solos and then playing back up on one or two more. It's a small town -- no pressure -- lots of friends there -- and it's for a good cause!!!

patdublc · 01-27-2007, 09:16 AM

I've been lucky to have a lot of really cool experieinces with different artists and celebrities, but one probably stands out as making me feel down right "giddy". Wynton played a benefit concert at a local university a couple of years ago to help raise money for the jazz band to take a trip to Africa. I've heard him live many times, but as good as I knew he was, the first note out of his horn was even better than I could believe. He played some unbelievable solos and then he joined the section for a couple of tunes. That's when it dawned on me that I was playing in the section with Wynton Marsalis!!!

B15M · 01-27-2007, 10:50 AM

I play in a wing ensemble or maybe we're big enough to be a band. Somebody in the band knew someone at carnegie hall so when they had a cancellation, they asked us to come and perform. We didn't get paid but, we didn't pay them for the hall either.

It was some kind of tour company that sells trips to carnegie to play and also does trips for people that include a concert at carnage. They make out on both sides.

We went in and played for some band from California that cancelled. We played to a full house for half of the concert. The second half was the National Festival Orchestra. Conducted by Lukas Foss. A student group from all across where ever.

After I played I went into the hall to listen and when it was over on my way out I heard people talking about how much they liked the band.

That is second to the first time I played a concert with one of my kids

TheRiddler · 01-27-2007, 10:19 PM

Playing the Haydn in Carnegie in '02.... or Haydn with SPCO. that was fun!

FreshBrewed · 01-27-2007, 11:04 PM

My first year in the military I was in Germany and played Taps at Normandy. It was such an amazing feeling to look out over the beach and know that I was standing in a place where the history of the world was changed for the better.

A few years ago while with the First Infantry Division Band, we did a joint gig in Berlin with the NYPD Pipes and Drums. The highlight was an arrangement of Amazing Grace with Taps intertwined in the melody. It was a dedication to the 9/11 NYPD and NYFD.

I have also had the honor of playing for 4 different Presidents on 10 different occassions.

rickperon · 01-29-2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ALLCHOPS

The first group, The Blues Other Brothers was a blast! 4-5 trumpets and everything was arranged with Chase in mind!

The second, The Burners UK was a highly successful party band that does mainly local stuff w/some high end corporate travel as well.... 2 Inagural Balls and The Replublican National Convention in Philly...

Tony G

For me, playing at the Wichita & Detroit/Montreux Jazz festivals with the USAF Falconaires Jazz Ens. were definitely highlights, but I have to say that the coolest playing experience is when I get to play with a Tejano group from Texas called the Latin Breed. I'm sure most on this site have probably never heard of this band who's been around for many years. They are sort of the Tower of Power of Tejano music. Five horns, not necessarily a lot of high burn'n trumpet stuff, but really cool & tight ensemble playing. When I hear the sound coming back through the monitors, wow! There is nothing like it, unless you get to play with T.O.P. And I'm sure this is as close as I will get. But what a feeling!

Hey Tony, used to go and listen to you guys when you came through Colorado Springs. Great band & great playing! As a matter
of fact, my buddy Marty Sarlette (sax man) named his kid after you!
No kidding! Ran into Tex a number of years ago a couple of times at the IAJE and I believe one of the trumpet guilds. Lost contact after awhile, if you keep in contact with him, please tell him I said hello.
Thanks!
Rick Peron

01-27-2007, 06:21 AM	#31 (permalink)
bandman Forte User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lafayette, LA, USA Posts: 1,056	Re: Your Coolest Playing Experience As a kid I played the national anthem solo in front of about 46,000 people at a Redskin game In about 1975-76 in old DC/RFK Stadium. About 15 years later I did the exact same thing at a Saints game in front of about 70,000 in the Superdome and found out later that about 20 seconds of it was shown on national television. I've played for 3 presidents, the most recent being Bush a month after he was elected. I also played for the Pope when he came to New Orleans in 1987. The gig I was the proudest of was a charity show where we raised thousands of dollars for the building of a new Catholic School in my small community here in Louisiana. We will be doing a follow up to that same show in April where we hope to raise $25K. I don't have that kind of money to donate, so helping by playing my horn makes me feel really good. Last year I had several solo pieces on the show, this year it looks like I'll be doing 3 solos and then playing back up on one or two more. It's a small town -- no pressure -- lots of friends there -- and it's for a good cause!!! __________________ Last edited by bandman; 01-27-2007 at 06:23 AM.

01-27-2007, 09:16 AM	#32 (permalink)
patdublc Pianissimo User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salisbury, MD Posts: 133	Re: Your Coolest Playing Experience I've been lucky to have a lot of really cool experieinces with different artists and celebrities, but one probably stands out as making me feel down right "giddy". Wynton played a benefit concert at a local university a couple of years ago to help raise money for the jazz band to take a trip to Africa. I've heard him live many times, but as good as I knew he was, the first note out of his horn was even better than I could believe. He played some unbelievable solos and then he joined the section for a couple of tunes. That's when it dawned on me that I was playing in the section with Wynton Marsalis!!!

01-27-2007, 10:50 AM	#33 (permalink)
B15M Forte User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Monroe Ct. Posts: 1,305	Re: Your Coolest Playing Experience I play in a wing ensemble or maybe we're big enough to be a band. Somebody in the band knew someone at carnegie hall so when they had a cancellation, they asked us to come and perform. We didn't get paid but, we didn't pay them for the hall either. It was some kind of tour company that sells trips to carnegie to play and also does trips for people that include a concert at carnage. They make out on both sides. We went in and played for some band from California that cancelled. We played to a full house for half of the concert. The second half was the National Festival Orchestra. Conducted by Lukas Foss. A student group from all across where ever. After I played I went into the hall to listen and when it was over on my way out I heard people talking about how much they liked the band. That is second to the first time I played a concert with one of my kids Last edited by B15M; 01-27-2007 at 11:18 AM.

01-27-2007, 10:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
TheRiddler Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Posts: 143	Re: Your Coolest Playing Experience Playing the Haydn in Carnegie in '02.... or Haydn with SPCO. that was fun! __________________ Kunst kommt nicht von können, sondern von müssen.

01-27-2007, 11:04 PM	#35 (permalink)
FreshBrewed Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 519	Re: Your Coolest Playing Experience My first year in the military I was in Germany and played Taps at Normandy. It was such an amazing feeling to look out over the beach and know that I was standing in a place where the history of the world was changed for the better. A few years ago while with the First Infantry Division Band, we did a joint gig in Berlin with the NYPD Pipes and Drums. The highlight was an arrangement of Amazing Grace with Taps intertwined in the melody. It was a dedication to the 9/11 NYPD and NYFD. I have also had the honor of playing for 4 different Presidents on 10 different occassions. __________________ Mike Eclipse MHY Bell 1949 Olds Ambassador Listening has nothing to do with moving your mouth!

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