Our concert band probably isn't the biggest band in Kansas City, nor is it the most famous.
But, in a certain way, it's the best; so good that people fly in from across the country just to play in it.
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| Conductor Ray Ascione herds the cats. |
It's a pay gig, though the compensation doesn't come in dollars. We're paid with the satisfaction that comes from sitting down with our shipmates and doing our very best to support each other. That's what you'd expect, and what you'd need, from this diverse group of full-time professionals and community concert band volunteers.
This is not to say that our first rehearsal was perfect. A band that plays together but once a year can take some time to settle into a comfortable groove.
The payoff will come at our Friday-evening performance. It's always amazing to realize what we can accomplish in just a few days. We may not have much rehearsal, but we've got a lot of experience.
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