Test post

Testing, testing, one, two, three!

Written by Ian McKenzie on August 30th, 2007 with no comments.
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Definition - Accent

An accent adds emphasis to a note making that note louder or longer than others in the measure.

Written by Ian McKenzie on June 14th, 2007 with no comments.
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The Big Blow - The Largest Brass Band In The World

This Saturday in the U.K., an attempt will be made to form the largest brass band in the world. This is not merely an attempt for its own sake, but an opportunity to raise funds for the work of Brass Band Aid.

World Record Attempt Information

We are pleased to offer you the opportunity  to be part of an official record attempt to form the largest brass band in the world.

With the formal recognition of Guinness World Records, this historical event will be a moment to remember for everyone involved.

In addition to setting a record for the first officially recorded Largest Brass Band in the World, all proceeds from the event are going to support the work of Brass Band Aid and The Big Blow’s focused objective to raise enough money to sponsor two children from the community of Adet, Ethiopia for at least 5 years.

There are numerous opportunities to raise funds.  From basic registration to the purchase of the official event merchandise, from a simple Birthday message on the Big Screens in the event venue to a vast range of advertising opportunities throughout the resort.  

More details will be provided through The Big Blow website as soon as they become available.  In the meantime, register online now and make sure you secure your place in history! 

The Big Blow - Welcome - The Largest Brass Band In The World.

Written by Ian McKenzie on January 16th, 2007 with no comments.
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Merry Christmas

Cry of a Tiny Babe ~Bruce Cockburn

Mary grows a child without the help of a man
Joseph get upset because he doesn’t understand
Angel comes to Joseph in a powerful dream
Says “God did this and you’re part of his scheme”
Joseph comes to Mary with his hat in his hand
Says “forgive me I thought you’d been with some other man”
She says “what if I had been - but I wasn’t anyway and guess what
I felt the baby kick today”

Like a stone on the surface of a still river
Driving the ripples on forever
Redemption rips through the surface of time
In the cry of a tiny babe

The child is born in the fullness of time
Three wise astrologers take note of the signs
Come to pay their respects to the fragile little king
Get pretty close to wrecking everything
‘Cause the governing body of the Holy land
Is that of Herod, a paranoid man
Who when he hears there’s a baby born King of the Jews
Sends death squads to kill all male children under two
But that same bright angel warns the parents in a dream
And they head out for the border and get away clean

Like a stone on the surface of a still river
Driving the ripples on forever
Redemption rips through the surface of time
In the cry of a tiny babe

There are others who know about this miracle birth
The humblest of people catch a glimpse of their worth
For it isn’t to the palace that the Christ child comes
But to shepherds and street people, hookers and bums
And the message is clear if you have ears to hear
That forgiveness is given for your guilt and your fear
It’s a Christmas gift that you don’t have to buy
There’s a future shining in a baby’s eyes

Like a stone on the surface of a still river
Driving the ripples on forever
Redemption rips through the surface of time
In the cry of a tiny babe

Written by Ian McKenzie on December 25th, 2006 with no comments.
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Going West

This blogger is heading to Richmond B.C. for a week of family and friends. Blog posting will be intermittent to non-existent.

See you sometime next week.

Written by Ian McKenzie on August 28th, 2006 with no comments.
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Massanutten Brass Band

The Official Site

The 30 member Massanutten Brass Band is the Shenandoah Valley’s very own “British-style” brass band. Formed just in September of 2001, the group has already developed a loyal and enthusiastic following of brass band fans. The ensemble, directed by Kevin Stees, is comprised of outstanding musicians from the Shenandoah Valley, Charlottesville and Northern Virginia, including members who are school band directors, music professors, amateur musicians, and college and high school music students. In addition to concert performances, the band, sponsored by the Massanutten Presbyterian Church, provides music for the church’s worship services several times a year.

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Written by Ian McKenzie on July 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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