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On Friday, December 9th - the last
full-gathering of the Band Scholars this semester - we embarked
upon our newest project. The book,
"Certain Trumpets - The Nature of Leadership" by Garry Wills, had
originally been brought to our attention by Band Friend, Dr. John
R. Bell.
Subsequently great Band Friend [and
mother of our cherished Band Alumnus Matthew-Cope], Mrs. Martha
Birdwhistell, graciously provided the necessary funding so that we
could provide a copy of this fabulous book for each Band Scholar
Left: Miss Kelly, Spiritual Advisor of
our Tiger Bands & G.R.O.E., with the book |
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Dr. Pete begins the Session
Left: Dr. William H. Crouch, Jr., President
of Georgetown College [and great Band Friend], gives graciously of
his time to be with the Band Scholars on this chilly afternoon,
and share his reflections on the book, and thoughts on leadership |
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and then the session began - the format we
had established divided the book into six parts - with a report
being provided from representatives of the section assigned to
specific chapters. Additionally, a written synopsis will be
provided - which shall subsequently be collated and distributed to
all Band Scholars |
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Left: representing the "Alchettes" [Team
Trombone] Scholar Lucas who gave a synopsis of the Introduction ~
Leader Franklin Delano Roosevelt; Antitype, Adlai
Stephenson and Leader Harriet Tubman and Antitype, Stephen
A. Douglas Right: representing the
tubers and baritones, Fledgling Michael ~ Leaders Eleanor
Roosevelt, Andrew Young and Napoleon; Antitypes
Nancy Reagan, Clark Kerr and George McClellan |
a Fledgling Scholar comporting himself very
well
(just never ask him about the "crowded-stage"
concept) |
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from the beaters and bangers society [aka
the percussion crew] Fledgling Jeremy reported on King David
as compared to Solomon [and did an exceptional job BTW]. Elder
Scholar Ken talked about leader Ross Perot and the antitype
Roger Smith. Scholar Matthew reported on Pope John XXIII
compared to Pope Celestine V
Dr. Crouch [aka Boss-Man] - has to leave,
and he does so proudly wearing his new Tiger Band "Hoodie" |
Representing the clarinet and bassoon teams
are Elder Scholar Shana [center] and Scholar Beth [left] and
Scholar Allie [right]. They report on the leaders George
Washington, Socrates and Mary Baker Eddy. The
anti-types represented are Oliver Cromwell, Ludwig Wittgenstein
and Phineas Parkhurst Quinby
Scholar Jon & Dr. Pete look on |
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He [Wills] moves beyond the
traditional study of elected officials and business giants, past
the usual emphasis on glamour, forceful personality or technique,
to look at leaders of different scope and particular talents.
Wills shows how leaders are shaped by the very circumstances in
which they must shape others' actions. No one, after all, can be a
leader without followers. Only the vital interplay of wills
between leaders and followers can direct them both toward a common
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Left to Right: Scholar Jarrod [aka Junior],
Fledgling Lauri, Scholar Allison [aka Queen of the Rodeo] and
Fledgling Paul well-represent the trumpet and horn teams - and
Bahb's Family [the saxophones].
They share information from the book regarding leaders Carl
Stotz and Martha Graham and antitypes Kenesaw Mountain
Landis and Madonna
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To close the afternoon's discussion
representatives from the Flute & Oboe teams provided insight on
the final three chapters and the conclusion.
From Left to Right: Scholar Sierra, Miss
Kelly & Fledgling Sara
Leaders represented were Martin Luther
King Jr., Cesare Borgia and Dorothy Day
The antitypes - Robert Parris Moses,
Piero Soderini and Ammon Hennacy
(it was a very, very chilly
afternoon - hence Miss Kelly shivering - this was, however, after
she was sighted "cavorting" earlier in the week) |
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it was a very special afternoon - and we
want to thank everyone who took part and contributed to this very
special experience ~ truly the perfect way to end a fine semester
..... yes, the Band Scholars and our Tiger Bands have been, are
and will remain a focal point of excellence, excitement and
enthusiasm for our entire campus community - yet there is much
more to the "BE" [aka Band Experience] at Georgetown College than
just fine bands, giving fine performances - and Friday, December
9th gave testimony to that
Happy Holidays |
