GEAR in the White Rose City 2012

 

 

Sharps and Flats of GEAR arrived at the York Fair, York, PA on Sunday October 7, 2010.  Conveniently backed up to the race track building Maestros had a strong 30 amp service.  Several had access to water.  Showers were available in the Toyota Arena across the street.  The entire rally was held in the Toyota Arena.  Rehearsals were in the performance area allowing equipment to stay in one place a week.

 





PreRally rehearsals were held Sunday afternoon, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.



Charles Marston enjoyed directing GEAR for the third year.

Morning Coffee still comes early at GEAR.   Maestros lived up to their reputation of performing musically while enjoying their vocal and instrumental talents.

Sharps and Flats soloists added to the morning coffee hour programs.   In true tradition of the founding of Maestros the parasols gave a delightful and colorful touch for the early morning coffee-donuts crowd.  Please refer to the TAB FM Founder 1981  to read  of the founding of Frustrated Maestros in 1981.  Read about the tradition of parasols.

The yearly Ice Cream Social was held indoors making a good venue for playing and involving the audience in singing and participating in the chorus.  Lucky Maestros were served first!



After the hour long involvement with the crowd Maestros led a parade to the outdoor exhibits.

Sharps and Flats convened for their chapter meeting.  Elected

officers are  Bruce Taylor, President, Sandy Martin Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer John Reever,  National delegate Jim Berwick and Alternate Delegate Roxie Marston. 

 

 



Our Sharps and Flats chapter won the chapter fair contest!  The award was announced at the evening entertainment.  A combo provided music for the crowd visiting the Maestro table.

The traditional military salute was preceded with a salute to Civil War Music in tribute to the Gettysburg area.    Tunes heard by the chorus and band were DixieDoodle,  Bonnie Blue Flag,  Yellow Rose of Texas,  Love Me Tender, Home Sweet Home,  When Johnny Comes Marching Home,  Tenting Tonight and Taps.   A slide show with narration explained the tunes.

Maestros showed up in their  red jackets at the Volunteer Recognition evening.  The chapter was awarded a 15 year recognition of  Sharps and Flats.  A Maestro won a door prize.

GEAR’s traditional parade was accomplished by the few remaining Maestros.  Marching drums and a hip in need of replacement brought on real ingenuity  to provide the parade beat!

GEAR 2012 for the Frustrated Maestros ended with accomplished feelings of presenting tunes musically!   Please use the tab at the top of this blog:  Album Photos.    See pictures from Music Camp 2012 and GEAR 2012 Photos were made by Bill Murton and shared through Picasa Web Albums.