Manny,
I was at that concert on Saturday night w/ my jazz band director, Mike Hillman (you know him, don't you?) which was my first time (maybe second) seeing him live. I have heard a lot about him before, but he is indeed fantastic. His sound is very pure. I was just as impressed as the rest. How about that bell choir and MN Chorale, too? Ah man! You weren't too bad yourself, Mr. Laureano. (of course the string section was my favorite of all...yeah, i know, not exactly brass territory, but balance is the key to all great music, isn't it?
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Manny, I have a question for ya. I noticed that there were a lot of reserves in the orchestra. Most of the regulars weren't there, at least from what I've noticed. I noticed this especially at the "not so classical" concerts. Why is that? How does that kinda work? Do you ever take days off (concerts)? Thanks!