The Bohumir Kryl Project Concert Band
Conductor John Richardson
First clarinet Gary Ketchum
Tim McCormick
RIchardson and soloist Curt Christensen look over the music during rehearsal.
Brian Thompson
On a whim and a cue from Conductor John Richardson and a note from Gary Ketchum, Mark Yancich 'tunes' the anvil for the final number.
'Yeah, it's in tune:' The improvised moment tickled the audience and marked the celebratory mood of the evening.
During a break in rehearsal to replace some sheet music, Curt Christensen told band members about his career path and future plans.
Curt Christensen
Christensen awaits his solo.
William Reagan plays the solo which earned his standing ovation.
Wabash Grants Coordinator Deb Woods plays oboe.
Close-up of horn from antique phonograph
Bass clarinetist Marilyn Flowers
Flutist Jim Swift talks with Carl Butler
Jim Swift
William Reagan
Diana Ruark plays bassoon
The saxophone section
Steve Jones plays the euphonium solo on Karl King's 'Night in June'
Bohumir Kryl's great grandson Mark Yancich plays the anvil.
French horn player Anne Sexton
The appreciative Salter Hall audience applauds the final number.