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| Leonard Voet Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
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WOW - a few (probably 10) years ago, I saw Mike Duffek and he told me the SYB was still around. I just started playing my trumpet again, because my son started playing trumpet and we have fun practicing together. I never even heard about the reunion - wich I had, it would have been fun. I have joined the Freelancers Alumni Corps, but wanted to find something my son could get involved with. I think I found it! Feel free to drop me a piece of email. |
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| Dr. Gregg Wager Friday, October 16, 2009 |
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I have great memories of being in SYB from 1969 to circa 1971 or so. I'm trying to remember the time in Sacramento when we were lined up for a parade and Jimi Hendrix walked by and "saluted" us (April 1970?--anyone remember?). I was a music critic for the LA Times (1985-91) and have a PhD in musicology from the Free University Berlin. |
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| Stephen Bingen Monday, October 12, 2009 |
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Thanks for your question, Joey. For Jazz Band we recommend that you be able to read music well, and have at least 2 years of experience on your instrument. You're welcome to come sit in any time but you may be asked to complete an audition before you are given a spot in the band. Stephen Bingen Jazz Band Director |
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| Joey Fong Monday, October 12, 2009 |
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How much piano expertise would be needed for your guy's jazz band? Thanks! |
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| Stephen Bingen Friday, May 29, 2009 |
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I hope you guys like the new look of the website. I finally uploaded the recordings of the concert band from the Spring Concert. Also, check out the new fundraising page! |
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| Courtney Charriere Friday, May 1, 2009 |
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| I'm currently the SYB's bass clarinet player, and not only is this one of the most awesome experiences of my life, I intend on bringing in friends and trying my hardest to get the youth band back up to a full capacity. SYB is a fun environment for all ages. I am looking forward to many more years to come! | |||
| Stephen Bingen Monday, April 27, 2009 |
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| You can join any time! Come by and sit in this week! We play year-round. | |||
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| Melody Harbaugh Thursday, April 23, 2009 |
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Hi, I'm thinking about joining Youth Band as a flute, is there a certain time of the year that you join or do I wait for the next time to join? I'm curious because I need things to do after school and I love band :) |
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| Dorothy Picanco Monday, April 20, 2009 |
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Our family just attended the annual concert in Old Sac on Sunday (April 19). Brought back many many wonderful memories. Our kids, Debbie and Steve were members back in the 60's and 70's. My husband was president of the parents assn way back in 76-77. If any of you should remember our trip to El Cajon to do the Mother Goose Parade and then to Disneyland would love to hear from you guys. Still have the plaque from the Mother Goose Parade you gave us at the airport for our wedding anniversary. What a great bunch of kids to chaperone! Great and wonderful memories! Mel and Dorothy Picanco |
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| Bob Nitschke Sunday, January 11, 2009 |
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| Remember the SSYB with great joy. Made many good freinds in the band. I couldn't make the reunion had previous commitment. Would like to hear from some of you. | |||
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| Joe Ingarra Tuesday, December 23, 2008 |
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Wow I just saw this website today! It brought back so many good memories,I forgot I had so many friends,since I been away from Sac.for so long! I was in the band from66-70, Russ was like a kool father to me always took care of me well,sold me my 1st selmer markIV tenor sax, I still got it too!Most of my friends in the band were older than me& and were very kind to me. I miss them. Rex kline,StanKline,Eric Kleven,Bob Johnson(trombone)Bob Johnson(amazing tenor sax player)Norman Papini,Casey Bennett what a couple of funny guys! Kris Johnson,Lois Holsapple,Laura Corotti they were so beautiful! Steve Iwata the loudest tuba player I ever heard! Lester Chinn very good sax player & friend! I remember when we spent the night in some high school gym & they put David Sanford up to the ceiling on some pulley & left him there for awhile.I remember also playing revelie on tuba at band camp! ha ha So many happy memories,wish i was around for the reunion! God bless you all! |
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| Roger Kubler Tuesday, November 25, 2008 |
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| I was surprised to find this site. Russ was one great guy. | |||
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| Lisa D Milner Friday, August 22, 2008 |
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Hello There Everyone – Kind a crashing the board to say “hi. I played in the SYB Swing Band in the early ‘80s – yeah, that was a lot of fun. I caught the first train leavin’ after high school graduation – but I recently moved back to |
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| Kathy O'Connell Monday, July 28, 2008 |
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What a DELIGHT to visit the past with the hiostory section of the Savramento Youth Band's Site. I was a string bass player in the Jr. Band in the mid 60's and in the Sr Band in the late 60's. My Brother Dan O'Connell was also a Bass player in the Sr Band. I have NEVER forgotten the fun I had while playing and learning Bass while in the band. I can;t think of a MORE worthwhile organization. Especially now with all the school Music program cutbacks. I remember Russ Kilne VERY well and probably don;t go a week without remembering the joy I shared in this organization. To this day I miss my Bass. I gavce it up in the late 60's to go into Ballet and NOTHING has ever fullfilled me like the Bass did. Imagine a 55 year old starting to play the string bass again. Thank you for passing on this legacy to all the kids out there who deserve this experience and for carrying on Russ Kline's legacy and vision. With Fondness, Kathleen Oliver ( formerally Kathy O'Connell) |
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| cathy charriere Monday, September 24, 2007 |
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| There is an article about the reunion in the pocket news. A few good pictures and a nice story. | |||
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| Margaret Andrews Saturday, September 22, 2007 |
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| Dang! I only just found out about the 50th reunion and I can't believe I missed it! Earl Lundquist told me about it just today. Ahhh, the memories: staying up all night on the trip down to disneyland, the Portugese Parades, The Old Sac Parade (and cleaning up Old Sac at 6am during the Dixieland Jazz Festival), The Music Man at Music Circus, the 1984 Olympics in Santa Barbara, the list goes on and on. | |||
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| Rich Anderson Monday, September 3, 2007 |
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| My daughter, Kristen called me here in Colorado, right before the start of March of the Olympians and I was able to listen to the rest of the concert. Great job!! It really sounded good (as good as it can sound over a cell phone). Black Saddle sure took me back to the many parades in which we marched. Got a bit choked up. Dannie Balser also sounded great. All-in-all, a very enjoyable evening. Glad it was such a resounding success! Go SYB and alumni!!! | |||
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| Beverley Lindfeldt Saturday, September 1, 2007 |
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| Sept 1, 2007 I have just returned home from the SYB 50th Reunion, what a perfect evening. It was great seeing old friends and reliving good memories. The concert was wonderful, I could close my eyes and see the band coming down the street. Those who worked so hard to make it all happen are to be thanked over and over again. Bev Lindfeldt | |||
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| Wes Kashiwagi Friday, August 31, 2007 |
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| I just saw that I missed the deadline for the reunion band (by three weeks), but maybe I can wiggle my way in somehow. Looking forward to seeing and playing with all of you again. I've been reading through the Alumni section (GREAT website, BTW) and the stories are amazing...and I'm jealous of how well you're all aging. | |||
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| Beverley Lindfeldt Sunday, August 26, 2007 |
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| I am looking forward to seeing all of you again. I only wish Bob and Scott could be here too (Bob passed away Nov. 2005 and as most of you know Scott passed away in June 1991). Bob really loved conducting the Junior Band and originating and conducting the Stage Band. And I have wonderfully fond memories of the concerts, trips and parades I attended, for that I thank you all. Bev Lindfeldt | |||
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| Christina (Tina)Mitchell Glasson Friday, August 24, 2007 |
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| I am looking forward to playing in a real band again. I hope to be there for the rehearsal on the 27th. I haven't touched a bass clarinet in 28 years so it should be fun. | |||
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| Charlene Mitchell Thursday, August 16, 2007 |
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| Thanks very much to Rich Anderson for alerting me about this event. Unfortunately, I won't be there. But, it's great to be part of this site. SYB was a very important part of growing up in Sacramento and I treasure the memories. By the way, the school gym where we slept girls on one side & boys on the other was in Salinas. That memory came flooding back when I moved to the Monterey Peninsula about 20 years ago. How fun! | |||
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| Howard Triebwasser Sunday, August 12, 2007 |
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| Wishing your band much success in the comming season. Hope to see you at the concert. | |||
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| Vince Vasquez Saturday, August 11, 2007 |
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| Looking forward to attending and visiting with all of you SYB'ers!!! I'll call Dave "Repace" and let him know......... | |||
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| Jude Hocking Avery Tuesday, August 7, 2007 |
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| G'day Mates! Okayeee, I was the only Hocking family member who did not play an instrument that could be carried in a band... I played organ and piano. I have a piano in my home that all my 5 living children played. Bet none of you knew I ever played anything, eh? Well, I am retired from a transportation management consulting firm (Booz Allen & Hamilton), and presently having a wee bit of fun at the CHP Emergency Operations here in Sacto. Lived in Australia for a long time and came back to take care of my Dad, Bob Hocking (past SYB President for 2 seasons), after our Mum (Bette) died. Live now in the Pocket neighborhood of Sacto. The SYB was a huge part of our family culture. My brothers and sisters (I was the eldest) were forever active, it seems. Although I wasn't a member of the band, I was present at most of the practices and events during the '70-'72 years. Hearing Bill, Annette, Michael, Mary & Patrick practice every night whilst I was doing homework was truly an event in itself! How wonderful to have this reunion coming up! I do pray most of you will be able to at least come for the concert. For health reasons, I may only come to the concert, but, I do hope to spend at least part of the day earlier, with any many of you as possible. It will be sweet to visit with you... especially after all these years. Good on ya, Mates! Warmest regards, Jude Avery judeavery@aol.com 916.422.2923 | |||
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| Brandy Radusinovich Monday, July 30, 2007 |
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| I'm so glad this is up and running! I hope to see many of you at the reunion. :D | |||
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| Julie Wahrman (Bradbury) Monday, July 23, 2007 |
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| I hope to see a lot of old friends at the reunion. I am really looking forward to it. P.S. - Brad Wetmore, In reading your comments I chuckled because I also remember the big blue bus that Ray drove! What memories. | |||
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| Rich Anderson Tuesday, July 17, 2007 |
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| What fun. Wish I could be there. My Mother, Minnie Anderson will be there for sure....and maybe my second daughter, Kristen. I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado, retired Air Force fighter pilot, currently working as a defense contractor for Air Force Space Command. Divorced, 4 kids and 1 Grandson. Look on the alumni page for more information and a picture of my family. Have a great day, SYB. For those who remember, the drums in the tunnel in Disneyland's Fantasy on Parade!!! Killer! Feel free to contact me if you'd like to catch up on old times or just say 'Hi' to an old friend. 719-533-0526, r_anderson54@comcast.net. | |||
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| Linda Carlos Saturday, July 14, 2007 |
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| I'm looking forward to the celebration. If you know of any Corinthian Color Guard members, please pass on this info and invite them to attend - I'd love to see gals from my years: 70-74 | |||
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| mary (hocking) crowder Tuesday, July 3, 2007 |
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| I am looking forward to this wonderful occasion. Bless you Russ in heaven, for your love and devotion. SYB has a huge place in my heart. The Hocking family will be a part of this occasion. | |||
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| Gary Hawkins Saturday, June 23, 2007 |
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| I just saw the ad in the Bee this morning for the reunion. I hope there will be a good turnout! It's great to see that SYB is alive and well after all these years. | |||
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| Kristy Johnson Wednesday, June 13, 2007 |
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| Yup, I'll miss Erik and Trombone Bobby, too. | |||
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| Daniel Quezada Saturday, May 26, 2007 |
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| Hello all. Still living here in Sacramento. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Yes I was the one who tripped over the Fire hoses at Seaworld. My 15 minutes of fame. | |||
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| Brian Kane Tuesday, May 15, 2007 |
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| I'll be there come hell or high water! I'm still playing and building tubas, although I quit the watasonville band when they changed management and conductor. I once introduced myself to a smaller band I was to sit in with thusly, HI I'M BRIAN AND I'M A BANDAHOLLIC! | |||
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| Steve Iwata Thursday, May 3, 2007 |
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| I am looking forward to the reunion, need to get the dust of my tuba. Will miss my friend Erik though. | |||
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| Ling (Caplinger) Helphand Thursday, April 19, 2007 |
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| Looking forward to the reunion and seeing old friends! | |||
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| Dave Green Friday, April 6, 2007 |
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| I hope that a lot of us can manage to be at the 50th. It will be an important memory,as is the SSYB of yesteryear. | |||
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| Elaine Fisher (Benner) Saturday, March 24, 2007 |
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| I have many great memories from the SYB. Looking foward to maybe getting in touch with old friends. | |||
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| James D. Yerby III Sunday, March 18, 2007 |
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| I remember when I was in the SYB from 1991-1995 or 1996.Playing my Tenor Sax,marching in hot summertime parades,sit down concerts,pratice after pratice,and over all....having fun playing and making new friends.I will be attending the SYB 50th reunion.I cant wait to see old faces from back in the day and share those " war stories ".Keep up the good work SYB!! James Yerby | |||
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| Stan Kline Sunday, March 4, 2007 |
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| Bill Hocking Thursday, February 22, 2007 |
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| I play trumpet still today after having played in SYB from 1971-1977. I hope to be a part of the 50th reunion. I just can't wait to meet you and the rest of the Band and Alumni. After having been a deadbeat all these years I find it fitting to see the light on our 50th celebration. Roy Mena the amazing clarinetist hooked up with me and here I am. Marjorie, are you related to Les Lehr my college jazz band director at American River College?? Okay if not it's still okay with me. Les was great!! | |||
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| Ken Frisbee Monday, February 19, 2007 |
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| Nice website. I was kinda hoping to get back in touch with some old friends... Maybe I still will. | |||
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| Nancy Wetmore Tuesday, February 13, 2007 |
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| Hoorah! What a great site! | |||
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| Marjorie Lehr Friday, January 19, 2007 |
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| So glad the reunion is taking shape. I hope I see more registrations soon. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again! | |||
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| Mr. R. Rittmann Thursday, November 30, 2006 |
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| I have heard the talk at the board meetings about the new SYB website, and I say, Very Good website! Good job Creator! Looking forward to see more on the site. Mr. Rittmann, SYB Concert Director | |||
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| Nate Jackson Tuesday, September 19, 2006 |
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| omg, we have liftoff! yay yay yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! :0 nate | |||
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