One of the fun things about living in a small town is that local events are really BIG deals. This week we had the privilege of going to the Oregon Schools Band Extravaganza! It is pretty fun to go and listen to the 5th - 12th grade bands play all together! We had a great time! Sam plays in the Oregon High School Band and has just started in the Jazz band.
The bands all walked in and sat down.
Mr. Beske, the brains behind Band Extravaganza!
Sam, the Tuba Man!
The whole band. They played the Star Spangled Banner, it was pretty awesome!
Sam, listening to the 7th graders.
Mr. Ekhardt, the High School Director.
Sam, playing. We are so proud of him. He really has learned alot and is planning on taking music theory and has already signed up for Jazz Band. He will start marching this summer in August. He also is hoping to play the Sousaphone - the BIG tuba next year too. He will be learning the sousaphone dance! (video to come!)
The bands all walked in and sat down.
Mr. Beske, the brains behind Band Extravaganza!
Sam, the Tuba Man!
The whole band. They played the Star Spangled Banner, it was pretty awesome!They also play Ode to Joy all together too.
The High School Band played selections from the Lion King and a Sousa March. They played something called Invicta, which I wish I could have recorded. It was really beautiful.
Sam, listening to the 7th graders.
Mr. Ekhardt, the High School Director.
Sam, playing. We are so proud of him. He really has learned alot and is planning on taking music theory and has already signed up for Jazz Band. He will start marching this summer in August. He also is hoping to play the Sousaphone - the BIG tuba next year too. He will be learning the sousaphone dance! (video to come!)
1 comment:
Oh my gosh! First a tractor show, then the Band Extravaganza!!!!Whoo hoo, you Belleques know how to live!!
Seriously, good for Sam, what an instrument! Just wait for the parade!
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