October 3, 2024
Dear Fellow Band Mates,
EVENT REPORT: The Burlingame Pet Parade was held on a wonderful, sunny day, filled with costumed animals, parents pulling wagons full of kids and pets, and community groups like the Pied Pipers Drama Troupe, who we followed in the parade. Temperatures were in the 70’s with a slight breeze, and spectators lined both sides of the streets. This is the parade where we return to the starting point by retracing our steps back along the parade route. We had a fair turnout of 21 band members, but instrumentation wise, we did face the challenge of having no drums; snare, bass or otherwise. We did have a glockenspiel and a maraca, so we had some percussion, and Rich was able to do a rolloff with his whistle, so we improvised our way through. The biggest hiccup of the day was the accidental non-transportation of the beer cart and banner. This was a newbie mistake on my part and I have taken steps to prevent it in the future. The beer did arrive though, so all was not lost. We performed admirably, were well received by the crowds and received an Honorable Mention Ribbon from Ross Bruce, a senior parade official. No band luncheon plans were finalized, but several members made their way over to the Redwood City Oktoberfest, where they rolled out the barrels for sure.
UP NEXT: The S.F. Italian Heritage Parade is the second biggest event of the year for our band. Last year we were able to muster 31 band members, and I think we can surpass that number this year if we try. The weather report is for sunny and 71 degrees, a gorgeous day. Remember, this is the year that we unveil our new song, Funiculi, Funicula. Bring a friend or two, and let’s make the last major parade of the year a rousing success. Full details will be on the RSVP page when known.
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.
ltwcmb.com/rsvp
NEW MEMBERS WANTED: This year, we would like to recruit new members at all levels in our organization. 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. Our Executive Committee membership is also included in this effort, so logistics, publicity, party planning, and executive talent is 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.
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE BAND: We are always looking for photos and video clips of the band that can 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 just send a few at a time as email attachments. For video clips, or lots of photos, just go to ltwcmb.com/photos to send them via Dropbox, with no file-size restrictions.
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.
FUTURE EVENTS: The list of future events includes those events that are confirmed. Detailed information on each event is normally sent out a few days before the event.
12/14/24 - Annual Yuletide Concert in Palo Alto
ltwcmb.com/schedule.
ADDRESS CORRECTIONS: For address corrections contact Chris Quinn, chris.quinn@ltwcmb.com, phone 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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