Delta Winds

Photo Hunt: Hobby

April 14, 2007

This week’s theme: Hobby The last rehearsal! On Tuesday, March 27, 2007, 110 musicians crammed into one of the ballrooms at the Sheraton Manhattan for one last rehearsal — one hour only! — prior to performing at Carnegie Hall the following evening. For most of the people in this picture, music is a hobby — […]

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I’m home!

March 31, 2007

Backstage at Carnegie Hall before the March 28, 2007 performance.There are no words adequate to describe what a thrill it was to perform there. Here are a couple of photos of the marquee in front of the hall: Yes, we had a fabulous time.Lots of fine dining, three wonderful Broadway shows, sightseeing galore, and walking, walking, […]

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Photo Hunt: Empty … and I’m up, up and away!

March 23, 2007

This week’s theme: Empty Yes, music lovers, that is an empty suitcase. And my mission this evening is to fill it with all the things I need to take to New York City. The washer and dryer are humming away (washing the kids’ clothes for next week, as well as some of my own) and […]

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Another Local Headline: March 22, 2007

March 22, 2007

S.J. band headed to Carnegie Hall Ian HillRecord Staff Writer STOCKTON — A local concert band featuring 110 teen and adult musicians is preparing to play New York City’s Carnegie Hall. The Delta Winds is one of two showcase bands performing Wednesday at the hall as part of the New York Wind Band Festival. Local […]

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Local Headline: March 21, 2007

March 21, 2007

Whitney Ramirez/News-Sentinel) Lodi Community Band prepped for N.Y. gig at renowned Carnegie Hall By Lauren Nelson News-Sentinel Staff Writer Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Members of the Lodi Community Band will travel to New York City for a rare opportunity to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall next week. Dubbed the “Delta Winds,” the band is a 110-piece […]

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Blog Your Blessings Sunday: Carnegie Hall, Here We Come!

February 25, 2007

Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.* 1 Corinthians 10:31 This week, I am thankful for an opportunity that I have been given: On March 25, 2007, just over one month from today, the Delta Winds (a conglomeration of members of the Stockton Concert Band, Lodi […]

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Sunday Scribblings #40: Destination

December 31, 2006

December 31, 2006Prompt #40: Destination Two-word answer: CARNEGIE HALL! Yeah, it was just too easy. I am performing with The Delta Winds on March 28, 2007, at Carnegie Hall in New York City. We had our first rehearsal last week and received our music. Yes, I am one of those playing first flute, as well as in […]

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