June 26, 2025
Dear Fellow Los Trancans,
EVENT REPORT: The Los Altos Pet Parade was a cool 68 degrees with a slight breeze, and fur as far as the eye could see, and the hand could pet. We had an even dozen of members on hand, and the crowd seemed bigger and more boisterous than last year. There was some initial confusion over the meet-up location, with half the band in one area, and the other half in another. We got it squared away in a jif with the help of a parade Marshall. We played many children’s tunes like “How much is that Doggie in the window” and “The Mickey Mouse March”, but included our pub-oriented numbers, just for good measure. We were awarded blue ribbons for our first place finish, and it seems that’s the only color they had to give out to all the other finishers as well. I think we all finished first! After the parade seven of us repaired to Hal's sleek beauty for a refreshing beverage, and none of us finished first, but we left happy nonetheless. A glorious finish to a great day. Thanks to everyone who came out.
UP NEXT - The Country’s 249th Independence Day Parade: This July 4th Parade has traditionally been our biggest parade in terms of turnout over the years, and it still can be, if we Los Trancans make it happen. Let’s create a photo opportunity on our 65th anniversary! Pili, my life honey, says that we need to muster. I prefer that on my hotdog, so I agreed with her! All of us will add muster to our uniforms, costumes and assorted sundries, in one way or another, and be ready to march on Redwood City with panache and brio. Or pancetta and brie.
Line up by 9:30am for a 10:00 parade start, see the RSVP page for the exact location.
Musically Yours, Ross
RSVP: ltwcmb.com/rsvp It is important that everyone RSVP for ALL band events so we can plan for the best possible experience for everyone. RSVP WHETHER OR NOT you are planning to show up. Your negative response is just as important as a positive one.
FUTURE EVENTS: This list shows confirmed future events. The event mailing is normally sent out about 10 days before each event, and you can always check ltwcmb.com/schedule.
7/4/25 - Redwood City Independence Day Parade 7/27/25 - Annual Band Picnic at Huddart Park 12/13/25 - Annual Yuletide Concert in Palo Alto
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE BAND: We are always looking for photos and video clips of the band that can be put on the band website to share our memories! If you have some good ones that you would like to share, particularly from recent events, please send them in. “Original” or “full size” versions are preferred. For photos, you can send a few at a time as email attachments to to director@ltwcmb.com. For video clips, or lots of photos, go to ltwcmb.com/photos to send them via Dropbox, with no file-size restrictions.
NEW MEMBERS WANTED:The band is always looking for new members who would enjoy being part of our unique performance. You, our current members, are in the best position to invite your talented friends to join the best marching band in the world! Brass, woodwind, and percussion players are the heart of our sound, of course, but specialty performers are also welcome.
For recruiting questions or suggestions, email Ross McCourt director@ltwcmb.com .
EVENT SUGGESTIONS: We are always looking for new ways to share our musical talents with each other and with the public. Email Ross McCourt director@ltwcmb.com if you have a suggestion.
PARTY LINE: Consider joining our free, voluntary email list, allowing you to keep in touch with other band members. It can be used for any topics that may be of interest to band members, and even for carpooling to band events. We currently have around 90 members on the list. To join or un-join, just send an email to subscribe@ltwcmb.com.
NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS: If, from time to time, any of you have news items that would be of interest to our band members, send them in to Chris Quinn, chris.quinn@ltwcmb.com, and we will include them in the next Newsletter. This could include notes for local gigs involving LTWCMB members.
ADDRESS CORRECTIONS: For address corrections contact Chris Quinn, chris.quinn@ltwcmb.com, phone/text 408-368-7931.
CHARTS ON THE WEB: The band's sheet music and the lyrics to all our tunes are available on the website at ltwcmb.com/charts. You will be asked to log in; enter “charts” for both the name and password.
Ross McCourt director@ltwcmb.com
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