The story behind your avatar - Page 5

Irmgard · 11-27-2006, 10:26 AM

This is me, -yes, I'm playing the violin- during a concert in Jerusalem with a German-Israeli orchestra. It's my Avatar because I enjoyed that time in Jerusalem so much and playing the violin actually is what I do most (don't worry, I love playing the trumpet!)

Siegtrmpt · 12-05-2006, 07:36 AM

This is Herbert L. Clarke's grave located in Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC. In the background is the grave site of John Phillip Sousa.

Richard Oliver · 12-05-2006, 10:57 AM

I selected the picture of Messers. Dokshizer and Andre because I prefer their playing.

Happy Practicing,

Richard Oliver

ROGERIO · 12-05-2006, 11:39 AM

Brazilian passtime.

miles71 · 12-05-2006, 08:49 PM

I got the pleasure to work with Doc Severinsen when I was teaching in Western Maryland. He played a concert with the Maryland Symphony and we ( the school system) put together a High School all star group to play for him in a clinic setting. As I was leaving the stage, when he arrived, he told me to hang around since I had been working with them to get prepared and "we" would work with them. I got to stand two feet away from him when he did some playing for the kids and my students and I meant him back stage after the concert that night.

It was a wonderful experience. To shake the hand of a legend like Doc and actually with with him.

12-05-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Siegtrmpt

This is Herbert L. Clarke's grave located in Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC. In the background is the grave site of John Phillip Sousa.

Wow! That's pretty cool!

gregc · 12-07-2006, 10:59 AM

I'm a NY-er at heart. Always have been and always will be, I reckon.
A little over 5 years ago my city was attacked. I still hurt. To this day, the fight continues. The avatar is a reminder: never forget; do not lose resolve; protect our way of life.
Amen.

Siegtrmpt · 12-07-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Wow! That's pretty cool!

Glad you like it. Thanks. Clarke's grave stone was placed by the Pennsylvania Band Master's association (or something like that) and is really a nice memorial. The avatar space isn't big enough to do it justice.

brian moon · 12-11-2006, 12:36 PM

Best 9 year old 3 point shooter that I have seen. At age 7, wearing one of his favorite players' jersey while practicing his favorite pastime; dunking.

Hags888 · 12-11-2006, 11:24 PM

I created mine in an image editing program. It's a combination of my two obessions: the trumpet and Star Wars. The quote on the avatar comes from Darth Vader and illustrates the arrogance of the darkside of The Force. It is a fitting reminder that no matter how much we practice and how good we get, there is always room to improve, and our skills are never quite "complete."

The other quote is from Yoda and represents the perseverance of the lightside of The Force. Sometimes we need a swift kick in the seat of the pants to remind us that only "trying" isn't always good enough. Can you sense the overly critical nature I have of myself?? heh.

So yeah...wouldn't it be sweet if our trumpets were lightsabers too?

12-05-2006, 07:36 AM	#42 (permalink)
Siegtrmpt Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 554	This is Herbert L. Clarke's grave located in Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC. In the background is the grave site of John Phillip Sousa. __________________ Bill S.- NY Bach 6, 38 Mt. Vernon 43 Bach "C" cornet, NY Bach trombone 6vii Monette mouthpieces

12-05-2006, 08:49 PM	#45 (permalink)
miles71 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 452	I got the pleasure to work with Doc Severinsen when I was teaching in Western Maryland. He played a concert with the Maryland Symphony and we ( the school system) put together a High School all star group to play for him in a clinic setting. As I was leaving the stage, when he arrived, he told me to hang around since I had been working with them to get prepared and "we" would work with them. I got to stand two feet away from him when he did some playing for the kids and my students and I meant him back stage after the concert that night. It was a wonderful experience. To shake the hand of a legend like Doc and actually with with him. __________________ NYTC Stage 1 Endorsing Artist www.domenicomusic.com

12-07-2006, 10:59 AM	#47 (permalink)
gregc Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, U.S. of A. Posts: 548	I'm a NY-er at heart. Always have been and always will be, I reckon. A little over 5 years ago my city was attacked. I still hurt. To this day, the fight continues. The avatar is a reminder: never forget; do not lose resolve; protect our way of life. Amen. __________________ ______________ Greg Condemi

12-11-2006, 12:36 PM	#49 (permalink)
brian moon Mezzo Piano User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bloomfield Township, Mich Posts: 565	Re: The story behind your avatar Best 9 year old 3 point shooter that I have seen. At age 7, wearing one of his favorite players' jersey while practicing his favorite pastime; dunking. __________________ Revelation 3:20 Last edited by brian moon; 12-11-2006 at 12:39 PM.

12-11-2006, 11:24 PM	#50 (permalink)
Hags888 Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 141	Re: The story behind your avatar I created mine in an image editing program. It's a combination of my two obessions: the trumpet and Star Wars. The quote on the avatar comes from Darth Vader and illustrates the arrogance of the darkside of The Force. It is a fitting reminder that no matter how much we practice and how good we get, there is always room to improve, and our skills are never quite "complete." The other quote is from Yoda and represents the perseverance of the lightside of The Force. Sometimes we need a swift kick in the seat of the pants to remind us that only "trying" isn't always good enough. Can you sense the overly critical nature I have of myself?? heh. So yeah...wouldn't it be sweet if our trumpets were lightsabers too? __________________ Do or do not. There is no try. http://www.scotthagarty.com

11-27-2006, 10:26 AM	#41 (permalink)
Irmgard Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 112	This is me, -yes, I'm playing the violin- during a concert in Jerusalem with a German-Israeli orchestra. It's my Avatar because I enjoyed that time in Jerusalem so much and playing the violin actually is what I do most (don't worry, I love playing the trumpet!)

12-05-2006, 10:57 AM	#43 (permalink)
Richard Oliver Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 1,206	I selected the picture of Messers. Dokshizer and Andre because I prefer their playing. Happy Practicing, Richard Oliver

12-05-2006, 11:39 AM	#44 (permalink)
ROGERIO Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 926	Brazilian passtime.

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