2018-09-10 Holladay Park – Solid Brass PDX
Bombasto by Orion Farrar is one of the most famous circus marches of all time. We played this at a retirement community (our first concert with a new conductor, who did quite well), and it went down a treat with the residents. We played in their outdoor courtyard, which is why it sounds quite dry. We almost got rained out, but after a couple of sprinkles, it cleared up.
Everyone balanced well and played cleanly on this piece. I’m especially proud of how well the trombones, euphoniums, and tuba lined up on the runs – not an easy feat for 7 people.