To say the least, Yvonne and Norman lead very active musical lives. Here are most of the various groups that one or both of us have been involved in recently. Listed are performances from the current season and, if known, future scheduled performance(s) for each:
Myrtlewood Ensemble - Yvonne and Norm joined with CJ Osman to begin this group as a recorder trio in April 2006.
Gold Beach Brass Quartet ("Gold BBQ") - Yvonne and Norm partnered with Mike DeRoest and Megan Delaney to form this group in September 2004. Megan played first trumpet, Norm played second trumpet, Mike played first trombone, and Yvonne played second trombone. The quartet disbanded in the spring of 2005 when Megan graduated from Gold Beach High School and prepared to leave town to continue her studies at the University of Oregon.
Kammeroque Ensemble - Yvonne and Norm joined this group in February 2004 playing recorders. In addition to recorders, Yvonne has played keyboards, trombone, and euphonium as well while Norm has played oboe, trombone, euphonium, and alto saxophone. Norm has also arranged a number of pieces for the group, including some Scott Joplin rags, Andrea Gabrieli ricercares, and more. The September 2004 performance included his arrangement (for violin, viola, cello, recorder quintet, alto saxophone, and piano) of the "Swan Lake Prelude" from Tchaikowsky's ballet, the October 2004 performance included an arrangement for a similarly unusual combination of instruments of "In the Hall of the Mountain King" from the ballet "Pier Gynt" by Grieg, and the January 2005 performance included some six- and seven-part Elizabethan madrigals arranged for four or five recorders plus violin and viola. The ensemble began an extended hiatus after the July 31, 2005, performance.
Brookings Community Jazz Band - Yvonne and Norm joined this group in December 2003 with Yvonne on third trombone and Norm on bass trombone. Yvonne later took over bass trombone while Norm shared lead and second parts with Archie LeCoque (former trombonist with Stan Kenton). The group disbanded in the spring of 2006.
Bones Northwest - Yvonne and Norm partnered with Mike DeRoest to form this group in October 2003. Beginning as a trio, it expanded into a quartet in April 2004 with the addition of Ed Propst. As a larger ensemble involving as many as fifteen trombone players at a time for special occasions, the group hoped to include as many regional trombone players as possible and encourage school students to consider choosing the trombone as their instrument of choice. The group performed several pieces arranged for the ensemble by Norm. After the spring of 2005 the quartet was cut in half (and indefinitely disbanded) when Ed went to graduate school at Oregon State University and Mike accepted the band director position at Phoenix (OR) High School.
Curry/Del Norte Orchestra - Yvonne and Norm joined this group in November 2003 with Yvonne on second trombone and Norm on principal oboe, occasional percussion (usually drum set), tenor and bass trombone, alto saxophone, and trumpet. In September 2004 Yvonne moved to the percussion section playing primarily tympani and keyboards but filling in on trombone as needed. In August 2007 both Yvonne and Norm were elected to the CDNO's Board of Directors and Yvonne was elected to be Board Secretary. In August 2009 both were re-elected to the Board with Norman elected as President of the Board and Yvonne re-elected as Secretary. In 2010 Norm stepped down to Vice President of the Board and Yvonne continued as secretary. In 2011, both chose to "retire" from the Board. [* = tentative date(s)]
Santa Fe Great Big Jazz Band - Yvonne and Norm joined this group in October 2002 with Yvonne on third trombone and Norm on substituting on lead trombone. In December Norm moved to third trombone and Yvonne joined the percussion section. In January 2003 Yvonne dropped out and Norm continued through May 2003.
Santa Fe Concert Band - Yvonne and Norm performed with this group from October 2002 through May 2003 with Yvonne on tenor trombone and Norm on oboe, although Norm played alto sax at the first performance with the band. In January 2003 Norm moved to French horn and in April Yvonne moved to percussion. In May Norm was asked to play timpani for the Mother's Day concert, then first trombone for the Memorial Day concert while Yvonne played second trombone and bells.
Monterey Peninsula College Swing Band - Yvonne and Norm joined this group in November 2000 with Yvonne on tenor trombone and Norm on bass trombone. We played on an on-call basis until May 2002.
Monterey Peninsula College Band - Yvonne and Norm joined this group in August 2000 with Yvonne on bass trombone and Norm on tuba and played with them until May 2002. Norm was later moved to trumpet, then first trombone, euphonium, percussion, back to first trombone, and finally bass trombone. Yvonne went to euphonium for the 2001-2002 season. Yvonne and Norman were invited to return for the Spring 2003 concert with Norman to appear as a featured soloist on euphonium. Additional invitations to future concerts have been suggested by the director.
Monterey Community Band - Yvonne and Norm played with this group from April 2000 on an as-needed on-call basis until April 2002 with Yvonne on euphonium and Norm on tuba and/or oboe and/or drum set.
South Valley Symphony - Yvonne and Norm played with this group from March 2000 through April 2002 with Yvonne on bass trombone and Norm on principal trombone.
Cabrillo College Band - Yvonne and Norm played with this group from January 2000 to May 2000 with Yvonne on bass trombone and Norm on euphonium.
Watsonville Band - Yvonne and Norm started playing with this group in January 2000 with Yvonne on bass trombone and Norm on euphonium playing bassoon parts. He then got transferred to French horn in February, to percussion in January 2001, then to tuba in March 2001. Yvonne moved over to euphonium for the 2001-02 season and also assisted on mallets and other instruments in the percussion section. We left the group in mid-2002 when we lmoved away from the area.
Pacific Brass Band - Yvonne and Norm played with this group from January 2000 to May 2002 with Yvonne on bass trombone and Norm starting on euphonium. Norm played percussion for a couple of months before being moved to 1st Eb tenor horn. In August, Norm got transferred to the BBb tuba section, then in January 2001 was moved back to 1st Eb tenor horn.
San Lorenzo Valley Community Band - Yvonne and Norm played with this group from January 2000 to May 2002 with Yvonne on euphonium, bass trombone, and/or percussion and Norm on bass trombone, French horn, and/or percussion.
Santa Cruz City Band - Yvonne and Norm played with this group from December 1999 to May 2000. Yvonne played bass trombone and Norm started on trumpet. With the commencement of the 2000 rehearsals, Norm was transferred over to the percussion section (drum set) until mid-March when he was moved over to euphonium.
Southern Oregon Concert Band - Yvonne and Norm played in this group from January 1995 through June 1999. Yvonne began playing bass trombone and later moved to euphonium; Norm started on timpani, moved to oboe, then euphonium, and finally baritone sax and served as a Vice President and Internet Webmaster).
Rogue Valley Wind Ensemble (now Rogue Valley Symphonic Band) - Yvonne and Norm played in this group from January 1995 through June 1999. Yvonne played tenor and bass trombone, Norm played principal euphonium and served on the Board of Directors. Norm also designed the group's initial website then turned it over to another band member. After passing through some other hands with the net result being the lack of a website, in 2004 they asked Norm to design a new website and maintain it.
Rogue Valley Recorder Consort - Yvonne plays mostly alto recorder and some tenor, bass, and great bass; Norm plays mostly bass, great bass, and some sopranino, soprano, alto, and tenor.
Rogue Valley Brass Choir - Yvonne and Norm played in this group from January 1995 through August 1999. Yvonne played euphonium and bass trombone, Norm played euphonium and occasionally played drum set until he took over as director in September 1997. Both resigned from the group to travel by RV and the group disbanded a year or so later.
Swing Kings - Norm played bass trombone from May 1995 through August 1999 and authored the group's original website. The leader's granddaughter Julie redesigned and maintains the website now. On occasion he will still be called on to fill in as needed and available.
Ashland City Band - Yvonne and Norm auditioned for and were accepted into this band in June 1995. Yvonne plays bass trombone and occasionally assists in the percussion section, Norm plays euphonium. At the request of director Don Bieghler, Norman designed and maintains the ACB website.
The Ashland City Band performs Thursday evenings at 7:30 at the Butler Band Shell in Lithia Park for eight weeks during the summer plus marching in the Fourth of July parade followed by a noon concert in the shell.
Rowe Family Singers - Paul, Tony, and Jenny sang and played hand percussion; Tony played French horn; Yvonne played keyboard, trombone, recorder, and did backup vocals; Norm played drum set, trumpet, flute, oboe, and added occasional vocal backups. We performed "Praise Music" in Memphis, TN; Atlanta, GA; Knoxville, TN; Myrtle Beach, SC; Destin, FL; Montgomery, AL; Lonoke, AR; Sallisaw, OK; Holbrook, AZ; Medford, OR; Gold Hill, OR; and Monterey, CA. We also occasionally performed as a Recorder Ensemble and other musical configurations.
Fernand I. Petiot Memorial All-Industry Marching Band - The band that opens the annual NAMM show. Yvonne and Norm have participated almost every year since 1996 playing a variety of instruments.
Tutti - A recorder quartet comprised of Paul and Diane Hedges, Yvonne and Norman.
Date |
Time |
Location |
Ensemble(s) |
December 3, 2011* |
7:30 pm |
Bethany Lutheran Church; Gold Beach, OR |
Curry/Del Norte Orchestra |
December 4, 2011* |
3:00 pm |
Elk Valley Rancheria; Crescent City, CA |
Curry/Del Norte Orchestra |
December 5, 2011* |
7:30 pm |
Trinity Lutheran Church; Brookings, OR |
Curry/Del Norte Orchestra |
January 19, 2012 |
7:30 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
April 28, 2012* |
8:00 pm |
Bethany Lutheran Church; Gold Beach, OR |
Curry/Del Norte Orchestra |
April 29, 2012* |
3:00 pm |
Elk Valley Rancheria; Crescent City, CA |
Curry/Del Norte Orchestra |
April 30, 2012* |
7:30 pm |
Trinity Lutheran Church; Brookings, OR |
Curry/Del Norte Orchestra |
June 21, 2012 |
7:30 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
June 28, 2012 |
7:30 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
July 4, 2012 |
10:00 am |
Independence Day Parade; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
July 4, 2012 |
12:30 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
July 5, 2012 |
7:30 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
July 12, 2012 |
7:30 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
July 19, 2012 |
7:30 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
July 26, 2012 |
7:30 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
August 2, 2012 |
7:15 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
August 9, 2011 |
7:15 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |
August 16, 2012 |
7:15 pm |
Lithia Park Band Shell; Ashland, OR |
Ashland City Band |