Charles Barnes: Clarinet





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Member since?
Christmas 2017
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How did you hear about/find us?
I saw a flyer on the wall just before leaving the Filling Station right around December 2017.
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What is your musical background/history?
Playing Clarinet since my Sophomore year in High School.Took lessons from age 15-21. Played in the UAB pep band for 3 years and that was before there was a football program there. Performed for all the home Basketball games at the Bham Civic Center.
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What is your favorite "band song" to play/conduct?
Hard to say but love so many songs we have played.
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What do you do when you are not playing music?
Working in the yard and walking for exercise. I love my job and have worked at Spire-Alabama aka ALAGASCO for 31 years. Plan to retire in April of this year.
​​What type of animal/breed of dog/cat/bird/fish/other etc…. best reflects your personality and why?
My Cat is my favorite animal
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What is your superpower?
My superpower is growing superfood Blueberries!
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Tell us something fun! You know, like "That one time at band camp..." Or elsewhere. (funny anecdote/story/amazing coincidence/hidden talent/celebrity encounter, etc...)?
When I went skiing for a whole week at Breckinridge, CO with my entire family back in 1996.
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