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Member since? 

September 2016

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How did you hear about/find us? 

My then boyfriend (now husband!) William knew I was looking for something musical to do--and he saw the posting on the Crestwood South neighborhood page.  I was nervous at first (I hadn't played since my kids were in high school back in the early 2000's) but Stacey kept after me and I finally gave in.  I love the camaraderie here!

 

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What is your musical background/history? 

• I started piano at 4, with my cousin who is 11 months older than I.  She dropped out after  a couple of years, but I kept at it until I was in high school.  The elementary school I was in started band in 5th grade, and since I had braces the sales rep suggested the flute.  Played all through junior high and high school, was a majorette, and band secretary--Clearwater High School Marching Grenadiers.  Spent 4 years wearing wool uniforms in 90+ degree Florida heat!  That's back when bands changed half-time shows every week.

• Anyway, dropped out of band during college, but picked it back up after I got married the first time.  Played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneer Band, and got several free trips to Disney World out of it.  Dropped out for good when I had my kids ('86-90).  Picked it up again when a friend asked me to join the community band in Tampa--it was a "for credit" night school course, but we played for free because we played Pomp and Circumstance for the night school graduation!  I was the only flute for 2 years.

 

 

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What is your favorite “Band Song” to play? 

My favorite band song right now is Christmas Festival.  Also love Zoot Suit Riot and Ghostbusters because William gets to join in!

 

 

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What do you do when you are not playing music? (work/hobbies/for fun???)

• When I'm not playing, I'm an independent contractor/paralegal for several attorneys downtown. The law practices cover mediation, plaintiff/civil work, criminal, probate, domestic relations, and juvenile court.  I love to read, but don't really have time anymore.  And I just "rescued" a bassoon that I plan on restoring (if I can find the UTube videos)!

 

 

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What type of animal/breed of dog/cat/bird/fish/other etc…. best reflects your personality and why? 

I had dogs growing up (my favorite breed is Border Collie/Aussie Shepherd).  We have two cats now, one for each house.  I love aquariums, especially the "glow-in-the-dark" fish.  I need to set that up again ......

 

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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…) 

• The first pre-game show I was in in high school was after a day of heavy rain.  The weather cleared, but the field was a sloppy mess.  We made the shape of the United States, and I was the southern tip of Texas.  This was on the near-field sideline at midfield, and the mud sucked both of my shoes right off my feet.  I managed to keep my balance, but marched the rest of pre-game in my socks.  The next Monday I made sure to go out and buy a pair of lace-up black shoes!

• I've also had the "honor" of traveling with a drum corps during the summer tours for 5 years, generally 10,000+ miles each summer.  My son plays mellophone, and I became the souvenir manager for his corps.  It was fascinating to watch these kids, who didn't know each other at the start of the summer, bond into such a cohesive group.  The friendships they make over the summer literally last a lifetime, and the time management skills they learn, not to mention how to do laundry on their own, make the $3,000 cost almost worth it.