Keeping the Beat

3/24/2011

Last night, while filling in for Larry Baedke at the Mesa City Band (he is recovering from heart surgery), I was surprised at the end of the rehearsal when the president of the band's board announced that I had been awarded the official position of Assistant Director. I am deeply honored to be conducting this excellent group of musicians.

I consider myself truly blessed to have encountered so many musical opportunities these past few months. Not only is it an honor to be leading so many knowledgable and talented musicians (in both the Silveridge Orchestra as well as the Mesa City Band) but conducting is truly a joy for me.

Anyway, due to Larry's absence, I'll be in charge until the end of the season (in May). I wish Larry a speedy recovery and I know he'll be back on his feet in no time.

3 Comments

Moses

3/24/2011 12:26:07 am

That's awesome! Had you applied to be AD, or did they just decide it?

:)

Chris

3/24/2011 12:44:24 am

I had not officially made any application for the position, but at the beginning of the season Larry asked me if I would be interested in taking on some conducting duties. So, in a sense, I've been auditioning for it since the fall.

Even so, I didn't expect it. There were definitely other potential candidates that had expressed interest in the position, so I had always been prepared to not be given the post.

Anali

3/24/2011 07:15:02 am

Congratulations! I'm so proud of you. I know how much you enjoy playing with the Mesa City Band (as well as Silveridge), but I also know they enjoy playing with you. At lest, that's what they tell me. :-)

Keeping the Beat

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