tag:alanmerrihew.com,2005:/blogs/blog-ed386814-7abc-44ed-aab2-a804b7e9f743Blog2023-10-16T02:57:22-12:00Alan Merrihewfalsetag:alanmerrihew.com,2005:Post/62030682007-01-07T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T06:52:28-12:00Thank you Mr. Elnes<p align="right" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: left;">I remember my anticipation when Mr. Elnes, the 5th Grade band director, came to our classroom to recruit students for his program. I waited expectantly as he demonstrated each instrument from the band. Since my best friend played clarinet, I had my mind set on clarinet and waited for him to pick it up and play it. But then suddenly, caught off guard, I was completely captured by the magical sound of the saxophone. That was it! I knew I would play saxophone for the rest of my life. Thank you Mr. Elnes. – Alan </p>Alan Merrihewtag:alanmerrihew.com,2005:Post/62030662007-01-07T12:00:00-12:002022-05-26T10:54:57-12:00January 8, 2007, Seattle, Washington – CD Release Party at Jazz Alley!
<p><span style="color:#000000">Thank you to everyone who joined us for our celebration Monday night at Jazz Alley. It was an evening that surpassed my wildest dreams! It was truly awe inspiring and humbling to have 300+ of our friends, family, and greater community show up and support us. I will always remember that evening and am deeply appreciative of your incredible show of support for not only my new CD but the fantastic Garfield Vocal Jazz program, and our 25th Anniversary!<br></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000">Thanks to the people who helped make this happen: The incomparable Randy Halberstadt (piano), Jeff Johnson (bass), and Greg Williamson (drums). The best jazz trio I have ever had the pleasure of playing with. To Carol Burton and the inspiring Garfield Vocal Jazz Ensemble with Randy Halberstadt (piano), Avi Allison (bass), and Amy Tower (drums). To the soloists: Anna Miller, Andrea Love, Dylan Kelly, Aspen Jordan & Avi Allison! To Carol Burton, a beautiful solo on Poinciana. To Sheldon Botler, vocals on The Secret World of Lilcabeanja and bringing the house down with his rendition of Misty. To Merrily Scruggs-James for her always soulful vocals on Stormy Monday. To my wife Ann and my daughters Lindsey & Erin. And to Jazz Alley for an incredible venue. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000">Thanks so much for an incredible evening and a lifelong memory. – </span><span style="color:#000000">Alan </span><br></p>
Alan Merrihewtag:alanmerrihew.com,2005:Post/62030672005-05-16T12:00:00-12:002023-12-10T04:33:25-12:00Guest conductor for the Garfield High Orchestra!
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color:#000000">The Internationally renowned <a href="http://www.garfieldorchestra.org/" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#000000">Garfield High School Orchestra</span></a> conducted by <a href="http://garfieldorchestra.org/marcus-tsutakawa" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#000000"> Marcus Tsutakawa</span></a> performed an evening of music culminating with guest conductor Alan Merrihew conducting The Eulipion Suite. The Eulipion Suite is comprised of two original compositions Bakit (Why) by Joselito Jose and Dreams of a Far Off Land by Alan Merrihew. Featured musicians were Aase Cohen-Kiel on oboe, Andrew Mulherkar on alto and tenor saxophones, and Eytan Nicholson on percussion. Commenting on the night's events Alan said, "I cannot thank Marcus Tsutakawa and the Garfield High School Orchestra enough for helping make my dream come true tonight. It was an incredible experience to hear The Eulipion Suite performed live by such a fine and renowned orchestra."</span></p>
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Alan Merrihew