Wednesday, July 22 ...

On Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 7:00 pm I'll be playing bass trombone with the Dave Golando Big Band in Fredonia @ the gazebo.
Come out and please say hello.

My schedule ...

Friday (7/17) Guest conduct NHB @ SUNY Fredonia

Saturday (7/18) Play w/Niagara Frontier Brass Quintet in Ithaca, NY

Wednesday (7/22) 7:00: Play w/Golando Big Band @ Fredonia Gazebo

Thursday (7/23) 7:00: Play w/Dr. Rick's Big Band @ Lakewood Beach

Thursday (7/30) 7:00: Play w/New Horizons Band @ Brocton Gazebo

Friday (7/31) 7:00: Play w/New Horizons Band @ Fredonia Gazebo

Saturday (8/1) 2:00: Play w/New Horizons Band @ Bemus Point
5:30: Play w/Dr. Rick's Big Band @ Jamestown Italian Festival

In concert tonight (7/16) ...

I'll be playing with Dr. Rick's Big Band tonight at 6:30 pm at the Cherry Creek Gazebo.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

I had the privilege of conducting the Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Chorus in concert yesterday. The group did a great job. We got great reviews.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

We will be in concert today (7/12/09) @ 3:00 pm at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp 9714 Leon Road in Cattaraugus, NY.
Please come see our last patriotic concert.
(This is a picture from the 2008 camp audience)

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

The chorus will present the patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There' on Sunday, July 12, 2009 @ 3:00 pm @ The Catttaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road (Route 353 & County Road 6) in Cattaraugus, NY.

Report time for the chorus is 2:00 pm

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

We had our last chorus rehearsal last night (7/7/09) in preparation for Sunday's (7/12/09) concert @ the Cattaraugus Christian Camp in Cattaraugus, NY. We had a very good turnout and the singers are ready.
Sunday's (7/12/) report time is 2:00 pm.
Concert start time is 3:00 pm.
Thanks to everyone involved for your help.

Sheridan Community Chorus

The last chorus rehearsal in preparation for our upcoming patriotic concert in Cattaraugus is tonight (7/7/09) at The First Baptist Church - 32 Main Street (Route 20) in Silver Creek @ 7:00 pm.

Next Concert: Sunday, July 12, 2009 @ 3:00 pm at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road - Route 353 & County Road 6 (one mile south of the village) in Cattaraugus.
Report time: 2:00 pm
Attire: any combination of red/white/blue w/comfortable shoes.
Remember your books and small flag

Bud's weekend ...

My weekend behind my horn at the Silver Creek Central High School band/chorus reunion weekend.
Someone snapped my picture while in rehearsal.
You will note that I am watching the conductor!

*Note my friend and virtuoso artist Diana Bley is just to my left.

My "tuba week"

I had a great week playing tuba. I had the privilege of rehearsing with the Niagara Frontier Brass Quintet for almost 3 hours Thursday night. They have some wonderfully difficult pieces in their folder.
I was asked to play in the Silver Creek High School band reunion to honor the Ron Sutherland era. We had 3 hours of rehearsal Friday (7/3/09) night, 3 hours of rehearsal Saturday (7/4/09) morning and the concert in the afternoon.
The band was great and I was also very impressed by their reunion choir.
Well done Silver Creek!

Happy 4th of July

Fourth of July Barbecue Cookout

More than 66 million Americans will have a barbecue during this 4th of July holiday. Although we don’t have a fixed menu for the celebration of the Fourth, you can almost count on traditional favorites such as hamburgers and hot dogs, chicken, ribs, garden salads, potato salad, chips and watermelon.

Following is a summary of where these foods come from:
There's a 1-in-6 chance the beef on your backyard grill came from Texas. The Lone Star State is the leader in the production of cattle and calves.
The chicken on your barbecue grill probably came from one of the top broiler-producing states: Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, North Carolina and Mississippi.
The lettuce in your salad or on your hamburger probably was grown in California, which accounts for nearly three-quarters of USA lettuce production.
Fresh tomatoes in your salad most likely came from Florida or California, which, combined, produced more than two-thirds of U.S. tomatoes. The ketchup on your hamburger or hot dog probably came from California, which accounted for 95 percent of processed tomato production last year.
As to potato salad or potato chips or fries, Idaho and Washington produces about one-half of the nation's spuds.
For dessert, six states — California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Arizona and Indiana — combined to produce about 80 percent of watermelons last year.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Chorus rehearsal is Tuesday, July 7 @ 7:00 pm at The First Baptist Church - 32 Main Street - Route 20 in Silver Creek.

Chorus concert is Sunday, July 12 @ 3:00 pm at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road - Route 353 @ County Road 6 in Cattaraugus. The camp is one mile south of the village of Cattaraugus.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Bud's confession:

"If ignorance is bliss, then I must be the happiest thingamajig in the whatchamacallit!"

Chorus members...
Rehearsal: Tues. 7/709 @ 7:00 pm @ First Baptist Church (32 Main St. - Route 20 in Silver Creek).
Concert: Sun. 7/12/09 @ 3:00 pm at Cattaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road in Cattaraugus (Report time: 2:00 pm)
Bring book/flag
Attire: red/white/Blue comfortable clothes
*Please turn in books after concert*

I would like to have a chorus members/families & friends picnic before the end of summer.
Any suggestions as to time/place?

Bud

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Our next and final chorus rehearsal will be Tuesday, July 7 @ 7:00 pm at The First Baptist Church - 32 Main Street (Route 20) in Silver Creek.

The Sheridan Community Chorus concert is Sunday, July 12 @ 3:00 pm (2:00 pm report time) at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road - Routes 353 & County Road 6 in Cattaraugus, NY.

We need you and certainly appreciate you!

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

The chorus did a fantastic job at the Willowfest concert last night. The Willowfest festivities are presented by the Willow Creek Winery in Sheridan, NY and has been a staple in the community for the past 10 years. The chorus presented the patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There' immediately preceding a brilliant fireworks display.
The weather was perfect and there were many thousands of people there to enjoy the spectacular fireworks display. I was extremely proud of the entire group. Thank you to all who participated.
If anyone has pictures from last night's chorus concert and could forward them to me, I would appreciate it so that I can share them with the group.

Chorus patriotic concert ...

The Sheridan Community Chorus will be performing at 'Willowfest' at The Willow Creek Winery - 2627 Chapin Road in Sheridan beginning at 9:00 pm this evening (6/27).

The bus for the singers will leave the St. John Bosco parking lot at 7:15 pm.
All singers are asked to report to the stage area by 8:00 pm.
Anyone willing and or able to help set up the equipment on stage is asked to arrive at the stage area by 8:00 pm.
Attire: comfortable clothing with red/white/blue and comfortable clothing.
Please bring chorus book w/small American flag.
Singers are encouraged to bring bottled water.

The happy chorus ...

The chorus before Bud pleads for them to smile!

Willowfest Concert ...

I'm in need of a small (the smaller, the better) DVD player w/remote (and fresh batteries) for tomorrow (6/27) night's chorus concert at Willowfest in Sheridan. I need it for an emergency back-up in case something should go wrong with our DVD player.
If you can help us out, please let me know. Thanks for all your help.

SINGERS...
Saturday's (6/27/09) 'Willowfest' concert at the Willow Creek Winery (2627 Chapin Road - Sheridan, NY) ...
Report time: 8:00 pm Performance time: 9:00 pm
Attire: comfortable clothing with any red/white/blue combination and comfortable shoes or sneakers.
Bring: choir book, small flag, bottled water & a smile (please purchase one if necessary!)

Chorus @ Willowfest ...

The choir bus pulls out of The St. John Bosco parking lot by 7:15 pm this Saturday (6/27). If you're driving yourself, it's recommended that you reach Willow Creek Winery by 7:15 pm. Parking is going to be a problem.

We will need help setting up the stage at around 8:15. We only get 30 minutes for the band to get off the stage, and for us to get set-up. And if you can offer some help tearing down after our concert, we would really appreciate it.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

The Sheridan Community Chorus bus will pull out of the St. John Bosco parking lot (Route 20 in Sheridan) at 7:15 pm on Saturday, June 27, 2009.

Make sure you have your choir book, bottled water, small flashlight (if you have it).
Attire is any combination of red/white & blue.

We need set-up help at the stage beginning around 8:30 pm.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Tonight (6/23) is our last choir rehearsal before our big chorus concert at The 'Willowfest' pre-fireworks festivities this Saturday, 6/27. We'll perform sometime around 9:00 pm. "Willowfest" will be held at The Willow Creek Winery (2627 Chapin Road - between routes 5 & 20 - off Center Road) in Sheridan, NY. You can see the best fireworks display in New York state.

Sheridan Community Chorus

Working hard getting all the details taken care of for Saturday's (6/27) chorus concert in Sheridan, NY. The pieces are falling in place.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

I need some help moving a few pieces of equipment to the concert on Saturday.
I have my conductor's stool, a projector stand, and the video projector stand that I must transport to the concert on Saturday (6/27) at Willowfest.
Can anyone take these from me after Tuesday's (6/23) chorus rehearsal at First Baptist Church and bring them to the concert Saturday (6/27).
Diane and I don't have enough room for them on Saturday.
Can you help me?
Please let me know.

Bud

A 'Woman's Prayer' on Father's Day

Short Books

As a public service ... my recommendation for this summer's quick reads:
The World's Shortest Books:

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MY COUNTRY
by Jane Fonda & Cindy Sheehan ..
Illustrated by Michael Moore
________________________________________

MY CHRISTIAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HOW I HELPED AFTER KATRINA
by Rev Jesse Jackson & Rev Al Sharpton
_______________________________________

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BILL
by Hillary Clinton
________________________________

Sequel:
THINGS I LOVE ABOUT HILLARY
By Bill Clinton
___________________________________

MY LITTLE BOOK OF PERSONAL HYGIENE
by Osama Bin Laden
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THINGS I CANNOT AFFORD
by Bill Gates
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THINGS I WOULD NOT DO FOR MONEY
by Dennis Rodman
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AMELIA EARHART'S GUIDE TO THE PACIFIC
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A COLLECTION of MOTIVATIONAL SPEECHES
by Dr. J Kevorkian
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ALL THE MEN I HAVE LOVED BEFORE
by Ellen de Generes & Rosie O'Donnel
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GUIDE TO DATING ETIQUETTE
by Mike Tyson
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THE AMISH PHONE DIRECTORY
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MY PLAN TO FIND THE REAL KILLERS
by O.J.. Simpson
__________________________________________

HOW TO DRINK & DRIVE OVER BRIDGES
by Ted Kennedy
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MY BOOK OF MORALS
by Bill Clinton
with introduction by The Rev . Jesse Jackson

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Complete Knowledge of Military Strategy
By Nancy Pelosi

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

I visited Willow Creek Winery yesterday (Thursday, 6/18/09) to meet with the owner & promoter of the winery. They have erected a huge stage. We'll have plenty of room for our concert next Saturday.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

10 days til our first concert. We'll be singing at the Willow Creek Winery as part of the Willowfest pre-fireworks entertainment.
We're scheduled to start at 8:00 pm on Saturday, June 27. Come out and enjoy a wonderful patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There' sung by our chorus followed by the best fireworks display in Western New York.
Stop by and say hello.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Chorus rehearsals are every Tuesday evening during the month of June (6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, & 6/30) at 7:00 pm at The First Baptist Church in Silver Creek (32 Main Street - Route 20) next door to the Petri Cookies office.

WE NEED YOU!

Patriotic concerts ...

The Sheridan Community Chorus is presenting the patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There' on 2 separate dates.

Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 8:00 pm at The Willow Creek Winery (2627 Chapin Road in Sheridan, NY). We are the pre-fireworks entertainment and the crowd is expected to be near 10,000. There will be a bus to transport the singers to/from the concert.

Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 3:00 PM at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp (9714 Leon Road - Routes 353 & County Road 6 in Cattaraugus, NY). This is a beautiful camp facility and the audience is always very responsive.

Begin inviting your friends.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

We had our second chorus rehearsal at First Baptist Church last night with a great turnout. Thanks to all of you for coming out.
It's not too late to join our group in preparation for our two upcoming concerts: 6/27 & 7/12.

Hymn titles by occupation ...

Dentist’s Hymn………………………….Crown Him with Many Crowns
Weatherman’s Hymn……….There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
Contractor’s Hymn………………….The Church’s One Foundation
The Tailor’s Hymn……………………………………….Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer’s Hymn…………………………There’s a Green Hill Far Away
The Politician’s Hymn………………………….Standing on the Promises
Optometrist’s Hymn…………………..Open My Eyes That I Might See
The IRS Agent’s Hymn………………………………..I Surrender All
The Gossiper’s Hymn…………………………………………..Pass It On
The Electrician’s Hymn……………………………………Send The Light
The Shopper’s Hymn………………………………..Sweet By and By
The Realtor’s Hymn…………………………….I’ve Got a Mansion
The Massage Therapists Hymn……………….He Touched Me
The Doctor’s Hymn………………………The Great Physician

AND for those who speed on the highway – a few hymns:

45mph……………………………God Will Take Care of You/
65mph…………………………Nearer My God To Thee
85mph…………………This World Is Not My Home
95mph………………….Lord, I’m Coming Home
100mph………………….Precious Memories

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Everyone, who attended rehearsal last week should have their rehearsal Cd's ('PracticeTrax').
We'll hand out the music books at tomorrow night's chorus rehearsal at The First Baptist Church (32 Main Street in Silver Creek). WE NEED YOU!

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Quick humor definition:

Conductor: A musician who is adept at following many people at the same time.

The Community Chorus rehearsals are every Tuesday evening @ 7:00 pm at The First Baptist Church (32 Main Street - Route 20 in Silver Creek - directly next door to the Petri Cookies office).

We are quickly preparing the patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There' for our 6/27/09 and 7/12/09 concerts.

Sheridan Communtiy Chorus ...

A LITTLE HUMOR:
What did the drummer ask the singer?
"Do you want this too fast or too slow?"*

Chorus rehearsals on Tuesday evenings (6/2, 6/9, 6/16, & 6/23) at 7:00 pm at The First Baptist Church (32 Main Street in Silver Creek).
WE NEED YOU!

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

2 patriotic musical performances:

Saturday, June 27 with an 8:00 pm start time. At the Willow Creek Winery (2627 Chapin Road in Sheridan).
The owner of Willow Creek Winery is estimating up to 10,000 in attendance (weather permitting!).

Sunday, July 12 with a 3:00 pm start time. At the Cattaraugus Christian Camp (9714 Leon Road - Rt. 353 & County Road 6 in Cattaraugus, NY).
If you've never seen the Cattaraugus Christian camp, it's beauty and charm are worth the trip!

Sheridan Community Chorus

We now have the first of four chorus rehearsals under our belt in preparation for our two upcoming patriotic concerts. We have 60 singers committed to sing in this chorus and the musical is a powerful and inspiring patriotic cantata.

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays: 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, & 6/23.

The concerts are:
Saturday, 6/27 @ 8:00 pm at the Willow Creek Winery in Sheridan.
Sunday, 7/12 @ 3:00 pm at the Cattaraugus Christian Camp.

Sheridan Community Chorus

We had our first chorus rehearsal last night at the First Baptist Church in Silver Creek. We had a great turn-out and have many more singers who couldn't make it last night.
Our new rehearsal home is fantastic! Thank you First Baptist Church for your hospitality.

And yes, we will have a bus available to transport the chorus members to/from the Willowfest concert on Saturday, June 27. Thank you Town of Sheridan!

See you at the next rehearsal on Tuesday, June 9 at First Baptist Church (32 Main Street in Silver Creek).

Sheridan Community Chorus

The first chorus rehearsal will be tomorrow (Tuesday, 6/2/09) at 7:00 pm at The First Baptist Church (32 Main Street Silver Creek, NY) next door to the Petri Cookies office.

We will be doing a run-through refresher of our patriotic cantata: Our 'Flag Was Still There.'

We need you!

Bud