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High School Cheerleaders Day at Husky Stadium—UW Defeats U of Colorado, 59-7

Posted by glennled on May 29, 2014

High School Cheerleaders Day, UW Husky Stadium, 11-9-’13

At a night game in Seattle on 9 November 2013, the University of Washington Huskies drubbed the University of Colorado Buffaloes, 59-7. Quarterback Keith Price was 22 of 29 in passing for 312 yards and had two passing TDs and two rushing TDs. Running Back Bishop Sankey rushed for 143 yards.

All that’s very well indeed, but credit must be given where credit is due–it was High School Cheerleaders Day, so with that much support, it was impossible for the Huskies to lose!

As a member of the Husky Alumni Band, I got to play my cornet again for the tail-gaters. I asked the band director if we could play “Hey Baby” which came out in 1961. We did, entertaining fans down on the boats moored to the docks at the shoreline of Lake Washington. Everybody loves to sing along and dance to those lyrics–“Hey, hey hey baby! I want to know if you’ll be my girl.” With a thousand cheerleaders at the game and the Huskies winning so easily, who wouldn’t be happy?!

Here is a photo gallery of the game, focused on the UW Husky Marching Band (especially the trumpets) and Cheerleaders, plus all the high school cheerleaders. Field-level shots are by Louis Figueroa, and press-box shots are by Garry Nakayama. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.

: Pre-Game

: Dr. J. Brad McDavid, Director, UW Athletic Bands

: Melvyn Poll, operatic tenor (left)

: Cory Meals

: Half Time

: Post Game

: Cory Meals

Posted in HMBAA - Husky Alumni Band | Tagged: band, Buffaloes, Cheerleaders Day, Cory Meals, Dr. J. Brad McDavid, Hey! Baby!, Huskies, Husky, Husky Alumni Band, Melvyn Poll, trumpets, University of Colorado, University of Washington | Leave a Comment »

No School Band? New Trumpet Student in Seattle Starts Lessons Anyway

Posted by glennled on May 28, 2014

On 6 November 2013, at his home, my 21st trumpet student had his first lesson with me. He’s a fifth grader who recently turned 11 years old. He attends the Morningside Academy, a private, non-profit school founded in 1980. It’s located in Seattle and has a typical enrollment of 70-100 students. However, the school has no music program. His parents play the piano and flute, so they encouraged him to choose an instrument, too. Like most of us trumpeters, he likes the strong sound of the trumpet.

For our instruction book, we’re using “Standard of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson–the same book used by my brass students in the 5th and 6th grade elementary school bands which meet for practice at Skyview Jr. High School in Bothell. The plan is to have him ready to transition into band classes once he transfers into a school that offers music instruction. Meanwhile, he’s memorized “Happy Birthday” and plays it for his family members on their birthdays.

Posted in New Students - Intro Posts | Tagged: band, brass, Bruce Pearson, lesson, Morningstar Academy, music, Standard of Excellence, trumpet, trumpeters | 2 Comments »

High School Band Day at Husky Stadium—UW vs. Idaho State

Posted by glennled on May 27, 2014

UW Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Brad McDavid

On 21 September 2013, the University of Washington Husky Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Brad McDavid, hosted its annual “Band Day.” In 2013, the Husky Marching Band, created in 1929, commenced its 84th season.

Selected high school bands from all over the state performed in the second home football game held in the newly renovated Husky Stadium in Seattle. The Huskies beat the Bengals of Idaho State University, 56-0, and as a member of the Husky Alumni Band, I got to play my 59-year old Super Olds cornet again. I’m of the UW Class of 1962.

The photos below were taken by Louis Figueroa (ground level) and Garry Nakayama (press box level). Please click on any photo to enlarge it.

: Husky Trumpeters, Pre-Game, Dempsey Field House, UW

: Pre-Game Show

: Dr. Brad McDavid, UW Director of Athletic Bands

: Halftime Show

: Victory!

: Post-Game Show

: Daniel McDonald

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My Third Year Teaching Beginning Brass at Skyview Jr. High in Bothell

Posted by glennled on May 26, 2014

Skyview Jr. High School, Bothell, WA

On 16 September 2013, I resumed teaching beginning brass at Skyview Jr. High School (SJHS). Students from three elementary schools come to SJHS for classes from 7:55-8:35 a.m. The three elementary schools are Canyon Creek, Fernwood, and Crystal Springs. A few students from other nearby schools also attend.

First-year band students come on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for sectional classes, and second-year band students come on Mondays and Wednesdays. Then on Fridays, I conduct a class for the whole second-year band. Mr. Shawn McGinn has been Director of Instrumental Music at SJHS since 1999, and has taught over 10,000 students! His students feed into Bothell High School.

There are numerous other posts, with photos, on this blog about the many band concerts that have been held at Skyview and at the Northshore Performing Arts Center in Bothell since I’ve been been teaching trumpet and other brass instruments here.

Posted in Skyview Junior High | Tagged: band, brass, Canyon Creek, Crystal Springs, elementary, Fernwood, music, Northshore Performing Arts Center, Shawn McGinn, Skyview Jr. High, trumpet | Leave a Comment »

Fourth Annual Trumpet Recital at My Home in Edmonds

Posted by glennled on August 27, 2013

Three high-schoolers and one middle-schooler showed off their talents and abilities at the 4th Annual Trumpet Recital by my students in my home in Edmonds on 8 June. Bands at Inglemoor (Kenmore), Bothell, and Juanita (Kirkland) high schools and Hamilton International Middle School (Seattle) get the benefits of their musicianship. Private lessons make a big difference in their performance at school.

Erik played “Chiapanecas,” “In a French Cafe,” and two bugle calls, “Assembly” and “Fire Alarm.” Robert played “Centaurus,” “The Technician,” and the bugle call, “Tattoo.” Vaughan played “The Executant,” “Bird’s Backyard” (jazz), and the bugle call, “Mess.” Sarah played an original composition (untitled) and “In Dreams” from the movie, The Lord of the Rings.

Please click on any photo to enlarge it.

: Erik_1

: Erik_2

: Robert_1

: Robert_2

: Vaughan_1

: Vaughan_2

: Sarah_1

: Sarah_2

: Sarah_3

: Sarah_4

Posted in Recitals | Tagged: Bothell, Hamilton International Middle School, high school, Inglemoor, Juanita, lessons, musicianship, recital, The Lord of the Rings, trumpet | Leave a Comment »

Photo Gallery of “Night at the Movies 2013” Concert at Skyview Jr. High in Bothell

Posted by glennled on August 23, 2013

“Sold Out!”–Band and orchestra students at Skyview Jr. High School in Bothell attracted a full house to a special concert on 13 June–movie night! As scenes from various movies flashed across the screen, the bands and orchestra played medleys from the music scores. Here’s a gallery of photos. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.

: Lights out–it’s Showtime!

: Jazz Band I played as the audience and the musicians found their seats prior to the concert

: Lead trumpeter

: Tenor Sax soloist

: Guitar soloist

: Piano soloist

Posted in School Concerts | Tagged: band, jazz, medleys, movie, music, orchestra, scores, Skyview Jr. High, trumpet | 2 Comments »

2013 Spring Band Concert, Hamilton International Middle School in Seattle

Posted by glennled on August 21, 2013

Trumpet Soloist, Symphonic Band, HIMS

Dan Rowe, Music Director of Concert and Jazz Bands at Hamilton International Middle School (HIMS) in the Wallingford district of north Seattle, ended the school music year on 6 June with an expert Spring Band Concert at Lincoln High School Auditorium. He conducted four bands comprised of almost 300 students in total: the Beginning (58 members), Cadet (87), Concert (72), and Symphonic (75) bands.

Two trumpet players were among those singled out in each band for special awards. The Outstanding Musician Award for the Cadet Band went to trumpeter, Carter Eng. The Most Improved Musician Award for the Concert Band went to trumpeter, Juliana Silldorff.

The music program at HIMS is supported by Friends of Music at Hamilton International (FOMAHI). Please see www.fomahi.org. FOMAHI was headed in 2012-2013 by Alicia Edgar, President. For my article and photos about last winter’s band concert, please see my blog post of 24 December 2012.

Below is a gallery of photos from the concert. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.

: Beginning Band, HIMS

: HIMS Beginning Band

: Trumpeters, Beginning Band, HIMS

: Cadet Band, HIMS

: Trumpet Section (14), Cadet Band

: Dan Rowe presents Outstanding Musician Award, Cadet Band, to Carter Eng, trumpeter

: Concert Band, HIMS

: HIMS Concert Band

: Trumpet Section (9), Concert Band

: Piano soloist, Concert Band, “”The Seal Lullaby” by Eric Whitacre

: Symphonic Band, HIMS

: Trumpet Section (10), Symphonic Band, HIMS

: Trumpet Duet

: Balloon Soloists, Symphonic Band, HIMS, “Rondo” by W.A. Mozart/Arranged by Larry Clark

: Clarinet Section, Symphonic Band, HIMS, “Pie In the Face Polka” by Henry Mancini/Arranged by Johnnie Vinson

Posted in School Concerts | Tagged: band, concert, Dan Rowe, FOMAHI, Friends of Music at Hamilton International, Hamilton International Middle School, HIMS, musician, symphonic, trumpet, trumpeter | Leave a Comment »

“Final Concert” of 2012-13 Bands and Choirs at Juanita High School

Posted by glennled on June 4, 2013

Concert Band, Juanita High School

Two of my trumpet students—one current, one past—played in the “Final Concert” of the school year at Juanita High School in Kirkland on 29 May—so I simply had to go! And, as always, I’m very glad I did. One student is in the Concert Band (for freshmen), and the other is in the Symphonic Band (for sophomores). Both bands, plus the Wind Symphony (for juniors and seniors) and the Jazz Band, are under the very capable direction of Mariko Lane. Also on the program were the Concert Choir (all girls) and the Concert Choir (co-ed), directed by Lehua Pischke.

The Jazz Band opened the concert with “Big Swing Face,” followed by “Little Brown Jug” and “The Elks Parade.” The next band was the 46-member Concert Band, playing a “Symphonic Suite from the ‘Lord of the Rings’.” After that, the Symphonic Band (42 members) played a medley from “The Phantom of the Opera.” And finally, the Wind Symphony (40 members) played a “Star Wars Medley.”

Symphonic Band, Juanita High School

The music was challenging for the musicians and entertaining for the audience. It was evident that Ms. Lane is well-loved by her musicians, who follow her direction with precision. The balance of the instrumental sections was very impressive—for example, she kept the power of the brass in check, and the blending of the instruments was very pleasant. Also, she chose arrangements that featured solos by several of her best musicians.

The Jazz Choir sang a “Swing Around Suite” which included “A Tisket, A Tasket,” “God Bless the Child,” and “How High the Moon.” The Concert Choir sang “The Lion King: The Broadway Medley,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

Please click on any photo to enlarge it.

: Jazz Band

: Mariko Lane listens to Jazz Band

: Trumpet Section, Jazz Band

: Trumpet Solo

: Hats – “Little Brown Jug”

: Trumpet Solo

: Jazz Choir, Lehua Pischke, Conductor

: Jazz Choir with Lehua Pischke on piano

: Mariko Lane introduces the Concert Band

: The Four Trumpeters, Concert Band

: Sarah D., trumpeter

: Symphonic Band

: Symphonic Band

: 5 of 7 trumpeters, Symphonic Band

: 2 of 7 trumpeters, Symphonic Band

: Trumpet solo

: Aaron G. (center), trumpeter

: Aaron G. (right), trumpeter

: Concert Choir, Lehua Pischke at piano

: Seniors’ Farewell

: Wind Symphony

: Wind Symphony

: Wind Symphony

: Trumpet Section, Wind Symphony

: Tuba, Wind Symphony

Posted in School Concerts | Tagged: Juanita High School, Kirkland, Lehua Pischke, Little Brown Jug, Lord of the Rings, Mariko Lane, Star Wars Medley, The Phantom of the Opera, trumpet, trumpeters | Leave a Comment »

Three Bugle Calls at Memorial Day Ceremony, Veterans Park, Lynnwood

Posted by glennled on June 1, 2013

286 flags to honor the Washingtonians who died in the Irag War

Of course it rained in Lynnwood on Memorial Day! That’s because there was an outdoor ceremony being performed at Veterans Park to honor our nation’s war dead. It always rains then–it’s traditional. But some 250 people didn’t care and came anyway, God bless ’em!

Glenn Ledbetter sounds “Echo Taps”

And as Bugler of VFW Post 1040, I had the privilege to sound three bugle calls—first, “Assembly,” to catch the crowd’s attention and cue the Northwest Jr. Pipe Band to commence the ceremony; then “Echo Taps” to close the ceremony; and finally, “To the Color” when honors were rendered as the American flag was hoisted to full mast at noon, according to custom and protocol.

Boy Scouts Troop 49 of Lynnwood placed flags in the park and distributed the programs. Garret Lloyd King sang three songs, and VFW Post Piper Ray Colby played “God Bless America” on the bagpipes. The Northwest Jr. Pipe Band played “Green Hills,” “Battles Ore,” and “Amazing Grace.” The “echo” part of “Taps” was sounded by Josiah Chupik, lead trumpeter of the Woodinville High School Bands and a former trumpet student of mine. And the three-volley rifle salute by the VFW Post 1040 Honor Guard was perfect.

Please click on any photo to enlarge it. For more information, please see:

VFQ Post 1040 – http://vfw1040.org/
Northwest Junior Pipe Band – http://www.nwjpb.org/
Boy Scouts Troop 49 – http://www.troop49wa.org/
Garret Lloyd King – http://www.garretlloydking.com/

: Northwest Jr. Pipe Band

: Northwest Jr. Pipe Band marches into position

: Josiah Chupik, lead trumpeter, Woodinville High School Bands, sounds the “echo” in “Echo Taps.” Photo by Molly Chupik

: Josiah Chupik, “echo” bugler, Woodinville High School senior

: Josiah Chupik (L) and Glenn Ledbetter (R), buglers for “Echo Taps.” Photo by Molly Chupik

: Glenn Ledbetter and Josiah Chupik, “Echo Taps” buglers

Posted in Ceremonies & Celebrations | Tagged: Assembly, bugle, bugler, echo taps, Taps, To the Color, trumpet, trumpeter, VFW Post 1040 | 4 Comments »

Photo Gallery of “Northshore Jazz Night” at Inglemoor High School

Posted by glennled on May 31, 2013

It started in 1984, when Eric Lucas was a senior in high school—a concert called “Northshore Jazz Night” that features the high school jazz bands within the Northshore School District. Mr. Lucas is now Director of Instrumental Music and Performing Arts Department Chair at Woodinville High School. “So often,” he said, “when we play at jazz competitions and individual school concerts, we never get the chance to hear each other play. This is a fun event, usually about the first week of May, just for the entertainment of ourselves, parents, relatives, and friends.”

And on 30 April at Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, we heard five bands from Woodinville, Bothell, and Inglemoor high schools. I got photos of almost every band, but my camera’s battery died just before the Inglemoor Jazz Ensemble took the stage. The lead trumpeter in the Woodinville Jazz Ensemble is my former student. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.