VISITING
AUTHOR/EDITOR ARTICLE
JANUARY
2011
Deutschmeister
Brass Band Report
Forwarded
From German Cultural Society, St. Louis
Our playing season is just about over, and it has been very
successful. We returned to the St. Charles Oktoberfest after a short
break. The weather didn’t exactly smile on us, as a cold front came
through while we were playing. The St. Louis Zoo Ottertoberfest was
marked by spectacular weather and a new location to play in the park
so we could entertain more people while they were enjoying their lunch
or beverages. Of course we played for the Strassenfest. We have never
missed one since it started. Of course we will play Christmas tunes
for the Weihnachtsfeier.
Our performance at the Ladies Choir dance included a sensational
rendition of Brillantpolka, by trumpet soloist John Corrandini. John
is just in his second year with the band. The number he played is a
very challenging arrangement, which John performed flawlessly. Doc
Severonsen, move over.
Thanks to the recruiting efforts of our members and our web site
invitation, our ranks have swollen this year. New members include:
Tracey Koch, Christina Franzen and Steve Schuent, clarinets, Amy
Uttendorf, tenor horn, and Kevin McKee, trombone.
We are always interested in new members for the band. For information
about joining contact John Ampleman at 636-532-0290 or visit our web
site at www.germanband.com
Now, in addition to our web site, we are on Facebook, where you can
see many more pictures of our performances and find more information.
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By
John Ampleman
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John
Corrandini plays the Brillantpolka
at
“Liederabend und Tanz”
at
our hall on Jefferson Avenue |