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Spring Concert
We were very proud to feature guest soloist Robert Nunez, principal tuba of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and low brass instructor at the University of New Orleans.
Soloist Robert Nunez and Dr. Taylor
Mid-Spring Concert, March 21, 2010
The New Orleans Concert Band was pleased to feature guest conductor Frank Wickes, honoring him on the occasion of his retirement.
Dr Taylor and guest conductor Frank Wickes at the after-concert reception.
Donna Thompson says a few words from the band.
John Risey looks on.
Go Fourth on the River
Pictures from the Kohlmeyer Lawn of the Audubon Aquarium 4th of July concert.
Joe's surprise guest conductor for Stars and Stripes.
"You beat the time and when they stop, you stop. That's what I do."
Norman Robinson narates The Night Before Christmas at A concert at Chrstmastime, December 2008
Members of the clarinet choir take a bow.
Pictures from the Spring Concert, May 2008.
Members of Navy Band New Orleans with director Lt JG Dianne Nichols and Dr. Taylor.
We are pleased that eight outstanding high school musicians accepted our invitation to join us for the two patriotic concerts.
Pictures from the July 3rd performance at Lafreniere Park and July 4th at Woldenberg Park on the river.
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One of the highlights of the 2007/2008 season was a concert held to honor former director Milton Bush on March 19, 2008. One of the featured pieces from the concert was Mill Mountain Roanoke, written by Mr. Bush and also featured on the cake served at the reception.
[click on any picture to get a larger view]
Canal Street dedication ceremony
Sept 8, 2007, the band performed as part of the dedication ceremonies for the city's Canal Street improvements. The audience included the mayor and members of the City Council. Set up in front of the Ritz-Carlton hotel, the band performed a variety of traditional marches and New Orleans-themed music. [click on any picture to get a larger view]
Rehearsal for July 4th concerts
Guest high school and UNO performers joining the band for the July 4th concerts: (from l-r) William Judson, Tommy Lynch, Bethany Brockhoven, Zachary Gaston, Robert Benoit. |
Dr. Taylor directs. |
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Bach Around the Clock 2007
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Dr. Taylor directs the Brass Choir as it plays the first set at Trinity Episcopal Church. |
Low brass and horns at Trinity. The brass choir performance included Gabrielli, Beethoven and Richard Rogers. |
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The saxophone quintet performs its set. |
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The clarinet choir performed some five selections that included classical and contemporary tunes. |
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Dr. Taylor and a little bit of the setting at Trinity. |
2006 Christmas Concert
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Members of the trombone sections at the 2006 Holiday Concert |
Members of the clarinet section |
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Members of the saxophone section. |
The trumpet section. |
2006 Morrissey Concert
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NOCB Morrissey Concert – March 26, 2006 at Mc Alister Auditorium Chuck Taylor and Barry Spanier, Tulane Director of Bands |
Morrissey Concert –March 26, 2006 at McAlister Auditorium Chuck Taylor, Conductor |
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Ray Cook, Mrs. Morrissey and John Risey after the concert.
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Herb Thurber with Mrs. John J. Morrissey, taken on March 26, 2006 at the John J. Morrissey Concert at McAlister Auditorium |
2005
July 4th, 2005 on the Riverfront
2004
NOCB 30th Christmas Concert Party Chuck Taylor cut cake with Milton Bush in background
Peter Domburian, NOCB founder
Peter’s 70th birthday surprise party at NOCB band rehearsal in March 1990
Peter conducting NOCB Year 1976…Rehearsal at UNO
Picture Credits
Many thanks to Ray Cook for the Morrissey, Peter Domburian and 30th anniversary party pictures