I've been trying so hard not to say anything about this - because we wear
black and white for formal Kearsarge Community Band concerts, I have that,
or I have something probably worn before, but colorful.  But I had one
simple thought ...

Is it time to perhaps put this decision on the back burner for this
concert, vote on black and white (or other of band's choice/vote) for
another concert when there is more preparation time for players and just
dress is nice, clean, spring clothes on Saturday?

That would take away the problems for many, wouldn't hurt anyone and we
could look at this issue again in, say, the fall when we do elections,
etc?  Just a thought...

Peggy - baritone section

On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 9:52 AM, Christine Williamson <[log in to unmask]
> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I just want to throw in, in support of John's comment, that I can't
> afford to buy new clothes either.  At this point, I'm borrowing clothes
> from my sister.  Luckily I have black shoes, but I do not have a good
> dressy white top, and, seeing as I'm going to be standing in front of
> everyone for the horn piece, I'm stressing about this.  My sister's
> style is not my style, and I'd feel more comfortable on stage wearing my
> own clothes.  Which are excessively colorful.
>
> Basically my situation is, I'll wear the black and white, but I'm not
> going to look my best, and that's frustrating because I enjoy dressing
> up.
>
> Okay, I've put in my two cents.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Christine
>
>
> On Tue, May 8, 2012, at 06:48 AM, John Erickson wrote:
> > Hi Bandmates!
> >
> > Sorry that I wasn't there to offer my thoughts last night; I've been
> > travelling on science* the past two weeks. I assume this has been a
> > topic of continuing discussion...
> >
> > This is really stressful for me personally; I don't have the time, the
> > will or the discretionary cash to go out and buy special clothes (and
> > now shoes?) for what may be a one-time occasion.
> >
> > I love the Band, but I do not love this topic and I do not understand
> > why it has come up :(
> >
> > John
> > * If people can say they travel "on business" why can't others say "on
> > science?" ;)
> >
> > On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 10:21 PM, TERESA GIBLIN <[log in to unmask]>
> > wrote:
> > > Hello Fellow Band Members,
> > > Several people mentioned that there were questions concerning the
> color of
> > > footwear for our concert.
> > > I believe that we all know black shoes/sandals are most appropriate.
> > > I'll leave it there.
> > > Thank you,
> > > Teresa
> >
> >
> >
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