Band Description

“The Marching Band is one of the public faces of our school, and in some settings (like parades), the only public face. If our marching band looks good, our whole school looks good.” - This is the essence of some words spoken by our former band director, Nick Greeson. We all know it to be true. It is much responsibility in the hands of a small group of students. They deserve our support, and we give it gladly and with enthusiasm. This is the goal of this site.


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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Chicago Flute Music

In 1970 the band Chicago released its second album.  Side 3 of the double album contained two songs which became hits, and then this movement entitled "Memories of Love."  It probably took Chicago fans by complete surprise, leaving them in utter shock, perhaps even disgust.  And my guess is that after the first two songs on side 3 were played, the album got flipped over.

Perhaps you will not appreciate the music.  But consider the following.  This was a rock band, and it devoted 9 minutes of their album to this section featuring the  flute  (and perhaps piccolo ?  Help,  Mr. Greeson!)  It was a bold move, and deserves to be listened to, especially if you play the flute.



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