Christmas Concert in Washington

Before I decided to go down the pro-photography road I had another career as a musician/conductor/arranger. And from time to time an opportunity comes around to practice that side of my artistic self.

My dear friend and former boss, Louise Mandrell, had a three day engagement in December with the U.S.Army Band at Constitution Hall in Washington DC. Not a bad gig, huh?

So I spent the past several months (in between weddings and late night editing sessions) working with Louise and the Army to come up with some really cool arrangements for the concert. We spent a couple of days in rehearsal, but once the concert started I was free to go out front and take some photos (something I’d only been able to achieve from the stage in the past, but that’s another story).

Louise and the band rocked! Four shows with a packed house each show. And for all our friends in the military, they will be airing the concerts on the Pentagon Chanel.

Here are a few of my favorite shots…

We featured this awesome drum line on Little Drummer Boy…

These guys are trained professionals with operatic backgrounds, so naturally we drag them out front to sing polkas and bluegrass!!

It was a wonderful concert and a wonderful week in DC, seeing the museums, touring the White House, visiting the National Cathedral, hanging out with old friends, and meeting some very talented and wonderful people in the Army Band.

So from the White House, and from our house to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Peace, Joy and Love,
Rick, Rhonda and everyone at Bluff Mountain Inn

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