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Hello,

Thanks you one and all for making this evening quite a memory. All 5 groups did a great job. The 3 school groups did very well for their size and think about this. Tonite was the worst they will ever play. They will grow and become quite a formidable group once they get up to size. They are going to be awesome.
The two bands of the Villages did themselves proud also. Every time they put on a show, they out do themselves. My only negative comment is regarding the length of the performance. It should have been at least two hours long. There were plenty of musicians and plenty of music to fill 120 minutes. Into the mix, add the Villages Swing Band and Dixieland Band and you'd would really have an audio experience.
Maybe next year in a bigger venue. I understand this is going to be a yearly doings. Sure hope so. Love working with those kids.

Oh, I play trumpet in the Villages Concert Band, Swing Band, Big Band on Wenesday am and the Lake County Concert Band. Wifey won't let me join any more.