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Author: marcia
Date: 2005-09-20 01:19
For those who have not yet heard:
Alfred Reed passed away yesterday afternoon, 17 September. His gift to the
world is a body of music that will continue to thrill, charm and delight
audiences in virtually every country of the world, as it has done for the
last fifty years. His gift to those of us blessed to have known him was a
kind and generous spirit that is all too rare.
I cannot begin to reach everyone who has known and loved Dr. Reed and
his music. May I therefore ask those of you receiving this email to forward
it to those known to you who would want to be made aware of this most sad
event.
Memorial arrangements are pending. Please understand and respect the
family's need for quiet time and privacy by withholding all telephone
communications with them until at least Monday, 19 September.
Thank you
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Author: OpusII
Date: 2005-09-20 06:40
It's another sad day in history.
I really love his music, the strangest thing is that I was at a concert on 18 September... The conductor from one band was 45 minutes late.. one of the peaces they played was El Camino Real.
May he rest in peace and let us treasure the music that he's left behind.
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Author: Irwin
Date: 2005-09-20 18:32
I, together with my community wind orchestra, were privileged to have played under Dr. Reeds baton last year. He was the guest conductor when we played several of his pieces at our fall concert including Second Suite, A Jubilant Overture and Russian Christmas Music. During rehearsals he put the fear of God in us, but ultimately whipped us into such shape that we played at our highest level ever. He was demanding and a perfectionist, but also had a wry and clever sense of humor. It was an experience I'll treasure for the rest of my life. May he rest in peace.
Post Edited (2005-09-20 18:37)
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Author: GoatTnder
Date: 2005-09-21 05:00
One of my most enjoyable memories was playing the Three Revelations from the Lotus Sutra. It was not my first introduction to his pieces, but the first where I really understood the power and intracacy with which he wrote. He will certainly be missed.
Andres Cabrera
South Bay Wind Ensemble
www.SouthBayWinds.com
sbwe@sbmusic.org
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Author: buffet_tosca
Date: 2005-09-21 12:40
i heard about it from my conductor 2 days ago.. we hav El Camino Real and 5th Suite For Band, which we have not reallie gone through yet.. our band's standard is not tt gd.. it may be easy to some of us but too hard for some others.. hoping to play Armenian Dances one day.. the world will miss Dr Reed.. may he rest in peace..
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Author: bflatclarinetist
Date: 2005-09-22 20:15
Another favourite I forgot to mention was his ballad for alto sax and band. It's a beautiful piece written for the saxophone.
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Author: Sonic12040
Date: 2005-09-23 04:43
Our band played Armenian Dances last year, but unfortunately, we never got the privilege of playing under his baton.
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Author: SueSmith
Date: 2005-09-25 01:27
Ah - my WE debuted his Symphony no. 4 under his baton in 1996. That Tarantella solo was a beast. Funny guy.
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