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Great American Brass band Festival

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Subject: Great American Brass band Festival
From: Craig Lewis <csltrb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 09:14:09 PDT
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I had the pleasure of attending this festival this past weekend in Danville, 
Kentucky with the Canadian Staff Band. What an incredible time! Two days of 
outdoor brass music with crowds of about 30,000.

We were graciously hosted by Dr. Ron Holz at Asbury College, and had the 
opportunity to renew acquaintances with groups such as the Illinois Brass 
Band. They sported great matching polo shirts and shorts which made us a 
little envious as we played in our heavy uniform pants. There were also 
military bands, jazz groups, and small brass ensembles. There were just so 
many awesome players. One of the highlights was hearing Scott Hartman 
(founding trombone player of Empire Brass and member of Brass Band of Battle 
Creek). He was incredible in Pryor's "Thoughts of Love".

Everyone was so friendly. I am very pleased to say that there was no 
animosity or competitiveness between the groups. It was just a great 
opportunity to hear and play brass music and enjoy the company of like 
minded individuals.

Hats off to the organizers for a top class event. It would be great to see 
one of the top English bands attend this one year.

Craig Lewis
CSB & MTB




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