Gosh - i'm thinking this place probably doesn't get many posts...
Be that as it may...
I was rem-i-nis-ing to someone on a completely different topic
And, my life at 43, in a nutshell, in a summary, came down to one thing primarily
and that was what I heard at the age of <who knows what> something teen...
at a band camp at Clarion State College,
where some nutty conductor named Nicholas J<i think> Sin-a-bald-eee
said something like, I'll never forget the intent, but I'll have to paraphrase
when we're playing, we're seeking to 'search for that heavenly sound'
I've never found that sound in my own music, and that is a shame. I don't believe God ever gave me that abilityl.
I'm sure Nick came closer to finding it in his work than I ever did.
At my age, I can appreciate those that can get close to that heavenly sound, and actually express what I feel that sound to be, than I can to myself. Knowing Nick the little bit that I did, yes, at such a young age, I have a feeling he felt the exact same way.
On this earth, it's my belief, that noone can actually really express that heavenly sound that we All are searching for. Heaven is where it's at. However, until I get there, I'll certainly keep looking, playing, and listening.
Hi Ed...my name is Anne and I am daughter #3 of the Sinibaldi girls...yes Njs lived in St. Marys and my mom, Vera Sinibaldi, still resides here. So where did you have my dad as a conductor? How long were you in the band? Do you still play? Where do you live now? If you look back the first postings you will see many people have written about my dad and their memories...
I remember Mr S from a summer band camp at Clarion State, sometime around 1977-78. Maybe one year, maybe two. I'm sure there were more than one instructor there, but he was pretty much the only one I remember, and I would guess that's no accident. I never forgot 'String of Pearls', and one of the Sousa Marches.
I no longer play Trombone. I do still play piano some to keep my sanity.
Recently moved back home, in West Grove, Pa.
Yes, I found the earlier postings, and enjoyed reading.
Summer Band Clinic at Clarion was his favorite...I am sure he would so happy to know that he left a lasting impression on you...enjoy the postings and hope you can try to make it to the concert in July...
Clarion Band Clinic was one of my favorite activities, too. I attended every year from the summer before 7th grade to the summer after senior year. (There were lots of familiar faces every year.) In fact, my whole family's summer schedule depended on the dates for clinic. I can remember passing up several outher opportunities to attend. To say that your dad was certainly well-loved by all who had the privilege of playing under his baton would be an understatement! The number of last summer's concert performers and attendees were a testament to that. I surely look forward to being part of such a phenomenal group again soon!
I was just thinking of Clarion band clinic. I was blessed to have played under Mr. Sinibaldi, to have Gary B as a teacher and play with Mr. Formick from Slippery Rock, Gary B and many others in a tuba ensemble on stage...gosh I think that Gary B and Mr. Formick wrote the Budwieser composition just for those 7 or 8 tuba players. It is such an incredible memory. Those guys TRULY touched and continue to touch lives. The spark they touched in my will be passed on to my son. Carol
The Bud song was the best and those guys always played it at football games at Clarion...Mike Formick was in a drama production last summer in Erie...hope he can make it this year! See that Mike...give us a try this summer!
GBT was my band director at Wilmington. He was the best. I am not sure what Mike Formick is doing. I live on the West coast now haven't been home in 20 years!! Those guys changed my life forever. I went to the Clarion Clinic every year for 4 years. I lived for it. It really taught me to love music. To feel it in my soul as well as how to be a good person and skills necessary for life. Gosh I think it was like 1982, 1983. 1984, 1985. Something like that. The Bud song WAS the best. Carol PS. I still to this day do not know what the B in G"B"T is. His wife OR his mother would not tell me. Do you know? I am afraid that this will remain a mystery to me forever.
Hmmm... no sorry, Carol. We were never privvy to what the "B" stood for either.
I'm racking my brain to remember you from Clarion. I went starting in the summer of '79 or '80 and went faithfully every summer through the summer of '85. We must have crossed paths.
I played Alto Sax, and I remember Christopher (also Alto Sax) and his sister LeeAnn from Wilmington. Also, Lisa Wood and I belonged to the same sorority. Help me remember you?
I was the crazy tuba player that was always a 1/2 beat behind! Skinny little blonde girl (back then!!) the tuba was almost bigger than me. I was there the same time as Chris and Leigh Ann and Lisa. I really wish I could come this summer but I have no plans to come back East any time soon. I haven't played the tuba since about 1998 in a college band here. Kinda of kept up with the trombone. I will be teaching my son the trombone starting next year. Not much of a music program left at the schools out here. I figured I learned from the best...GBT! Lets see if I have the skills to pass it on. Carol
I'm not sure if I am actually recalling you now that you've given me your description, or if I'm just having fun fictionalizing a "crazy, skinny blonde tuba player" (please pardon some editorial licensing with your quotation!), but my brain is picturing sssssomeone like that! LOL I was the one that Chris always got mad at for beating him for 1st chair, but I adored him anyway!
Sorry to hear about the music program, or the lack thereof, out there on the west coast. Meanwhile back east, my number one son took up piano three years ago, and trumpet in fifth grade last year. At times, it's been a struggle to get him to practice, but he seems to be falling more into the routine now. Especially since his band director has him plyaing baritone for a music festival. He's pretty excited about that, and I'm wondering if he is going to want to switch. Number one (and only) daughter is ready to start piano lessons, and we're not sure what instrument she will be taking up yet. She'll be starting recorders in fourth grade next year. Number two son (1st grade) says he doesn't know if he wants to "join piano" because he doesn't know how to play it. He seems to think that he'll be expected to play like Liberace prior to his first lesson. Number three son (15 mo.) shows signs of being a really terrific drummer! LOL
If you ever get this way, make it mid-July so you can join the fun! In the meantime, keep up on things here! It's great to "meet" you again!
