Author: William
Date: 2014-07-29 22:53
I have a few "funny" stories--exploded aerial shells landing between me and the second chair player (1812 finale), tubs section falling off the back riser, one by one--all eight of them (college tour concert), standing up to play Duo Concertante..........and it wasn't our turn (laughter from all)--but I will refrain from boring y'all.
But here is my all-time best, at least, for me holding it in and finishing whatever we were playing. Our community band was playing an weekly concert in the park at our zoo and all was going really well.....until the dog made his entrance to the podium of the conductor and lifted his leg doing his "duty" all over our leaders left leg--right in front of me. I think, inside, I had a hernia keeping my amusement "in" without missing a note. But I think my effort of self control was wasted as most of the audience broke out in uncontrolled hilarity as the dogs owner (also laughing hysterically) came up to retrieve his pet. Much of the rest of the band, about 75, had little idea why everyone was in such a state of glee until later when "word" spread. Somehow, we all finished the concert, signed the Green Sheet and most probably giggled all the way home. It may have been more memorable had we been playing Water Music, but sadly, that was not the case. OK, that's my story......hope you've enjoyed. BTW, it was a BIG DOG with plenty to give.
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