Talented Troupe Takes It To the Limit at Talent Show!
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Who would have thought that our French Horn crew--straight laced bunch that they are--could bring down the house with garden hoses and funnels? And did you know that we have a comedian in the trumpet section? These truths and many more were revealed this past weekend at the first annual SBC Orchestra Talent Show and Potluck. Graciously hosted by Marcia Meyer and her husband Andy, 65 of us enjoyed Southwestern favorites and cheered each other on during a spirited and surprising talent show.
The French Horns kicked off the contest by unpacking their 'horns' (made of garden hose equal in length to the tubing of an actual horn--if it were unfolded and laid out--topped off with a funnel and horn mouthpiece), tuning and actually making music together! The action continued with our resident fiddling champ, Katherine Messer, who took home the prized pinata for first place with her dad Doug providing guitar accompaniment.
The Friendly Fiddlers were up next and showcased a couple of tunes from their nursing home repertoire. Even spouses got into the act as Ken Sanders was coaxed out of his seat to show us a few Charleston moves! (Rumor has it that the judges awarded the Friendly Fiddlers an additional 10 points for Ken's participation!)
Trumpeter Jud Lehman joined forces with Paul Alasu to perform a short standup routine that had the group howling! And last, but most certainly not least, members of our wind and brass sections joined forces to appear as Spike Jones and his City Slickers. Donning a bright yellow sport coat, Spike (aka Bruce Pearson) led the group through a variety of oldies and provided a toe-tappin' good time and fitting grand finale to a lovely evening.
The French Horns kicked off the contest by unpacking their 'horns' (made of garden hose equal in length to the tubing of an actual horn--if it were unfolded and laid out--topped off with a funnel and horn mouthpiece), tuning and actually making music together! The action continued with our resident fiddling champ, Katherine Messer, who took home the prized pinata for first place with her dad Doug providing guitar accompaniment.
The Friendly Fiddlers were up next and showcased a couple of tunes from their nursing home repertoire. Even spouses got into the act as Ken Sanders was coaxed out of his seat to show us a few Charleston moves! (Rumor has it that the judges awarded the Friendly Fiddlers an additional 10 points for Ken's participation!)
Trumpeter Jud Lehman joined forces with Paul Alasu to perform a short standup routine that had the group howling! And last, but most certainly not least, members of our wind and brass sections joined forces to appear as Spike Jones and his City Slickers. Donning a bright yellow sport coat, Spike (aka Bruce Pearson) led the group through a variety of oldies and provided a toe-tappin' good time and fitting grand finale to a lovely evening.
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