Not Jazz

This has nothing to do with jazz but it is still awesome.

THE BIVOUAC OF THE DEAD

Written by poet Theodore O'Hara (1820-1867)

The muffled drum's sad roll has beat
The soldier's last tattoo;
No more on Life's parade shall meet
That brave and fallen few.

On Fame's eternal camping-ground
Their silent tents are spread;
And Glory guards, with solemn round,
The bivouac of the dead.

No rumor of the foe's advance
Now swells upon the wind;
No troubled thought at midnight haunts
Of loved ones left behind.

No vision of the morrow's strife
the warrior's dream alarms;
No braying horn nor screaming fife
At dawn shall call to arms.

Their shivered swords are red with rust,
Their plumed heads are bowed;
Their haughty banner, trailed with dust,
Is now their martial shroud.

And plenteous funeral tears have washed
The red stains from each brow;
And the proud forms, by battle gashed,
Are free from anguish now.

'Twas in that hour his stern command
Called to many a martyr's grave;
The flower of his beloved land,
The nation's flag to save.

Jazz Profiles

Starting next month, I will be posting a profile of a famous jazz musician every other month.
there will always be a link to more information about the select person. if you have more info about the featured artist or you disagree with what i have said in the article, post your thoughts and comments.
Hope that you enjoy it.

P.S. I will give a heads up as to who the featured artist will be so if you have any info i.e. facts trivia etc. you can help me out. Also if you want to contact me with questions/comments, send me a message at lazerjazzman@yahoo.com.

Hope to hear from you all soon.

Kinser State Jazz Festival Schedule

Tuesday, February 10, 2009	Wednesday, February 11, 2009	Thursday, February 12, 2009
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ensemble performances and clinics Vocal: Roberts Commons Ballroom Instrumental: Durham Hall, Aley Fine Arts Center 11:30 a.m.-noon Casper College Jazz Ensemble and Combos in Concert Robert Kleinschmidt, director Durham Hall, Aley Fine Arts Center 1-1:30 p.m. Casper College Contemporary Singers Patrick Patton, director Roberts Commons Ballroom 7:30 p.m. Wyoming All-State Jazz Choir Dave Cross, director Headline Concert: The Idea of North Natrona County High School, John F. Welsh Auditorium Tickets: $15	8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ensemble performances and clinics Vocal: Roberts Commons Ballroom Instrumental: Durham Hall, Aley Fine Arts Center 11:30 a.m.-noon Casper College Jazz Ensemble and Combos in Concert Robert Kleinschmidt, director Durham Hall, Aley Fine Arts Center 1-1:30 p.m. Casper College Contemporary Singers Patrick Patton, director Roberts Commons Ballroom 7:30 p.m. Wyoming Music Educators Big Band Jam! Bring your instrument; jam with adjudicators and educators Parkway Plaza Hotel, Natrona and Mardi Gras Rooms	8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ensemble performances and clinics (if needed) Vocal: Roberts Commons Ballroom Instrumental: Durham Hall, Aley Fine Arts Center 11:30 a.m.-noon Casper College Jazz Ensemble and Combos in Concert Robert Kleinschmidt, director Durham Hall, Aley Fine Arts Center 1-1:30 p.m. Casper College Contemporary Singers Patrick Patton, director Roberts Commons Ballroom

Count Basie

Happy new year!!!!!
If you happen to be in the area of Casper Wyoming in febuary you might be interested to know that the Count basie orchestra will be playing at the Kinser state jazz festival. The next day, several junior high and high school jazz bands will be preforming, including the CY Cyclone Jazz Band. The exact dates are as follows:

THE WORLD FAMOUS COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA Directed By BILL HUGHES	All other preformances begin the next day at the Aley Fine Arts Center at the Casper College Map of College
Performance begins at 7:30p.m. at the John F. Welch Auditorium at Natrona County High School on February 10, 2009. Hope to see you there!!!!!