Northshore Concert Band At Home: Brad Say
Today’s feature is the third in a series of interviews with Northshore Concert Band members. Learn more about these talented musicians in each fun, thoughtful, and often touching feature.
Brad Say, Germany, 2012. Northshore Concert Band exchange concert with the Blasorchester Niederschopfheim (Germany).
Today’s member is Brad Say.
Brad has been a member of the Northshore Concert Band for 21 years. He is a band teacher and plays Trombone.
What part of your shelter-in-place have you come to appreciate the most? The least?
Most, lower stress level and the ability to get out and walk more and appreciate nature. Least, not being able to make music with the students I teach, NCB, and other groups I am a part of.
What’s something that you miss that surprises you? What’s something that you don’t miss that surprises you?
Something I miss that surprises me: driving. Something I don't miss: getting up earlier.
What have you been stocking up on (that isn’t toilet paper)?
slide mix and valve oil!
Is there something you’ve been putting off for a long time, but are now doing with this time at home?
re-organizing lots of stuff.
Please briefly share your history with NCB - how & why you joined, etc.
My first year out of college (from Northwestern!) I was filling in with the Highland Park Community Band and started talking with Traci Bowering, an NCB member. She convinced me to check it out. The rest is history. Thanks, Traci!
COVID-19 has forced NCB to cancel the second half of our 2019-2020 Subscription Season. What do you miss most about NCB rehearsals and performances?
Just making music with a great bunch of people and gleaning conducting and rehearsal techniques from Mallory Thompson to use in my own teaching of middle school students.
Please share anything else that you would like our audience to know.
I am really a euphonium player disguised as a trombone player!
Brad Say, Germany, 2012. Performing with a German band during Northshore Concert Band’s concert exchange trip to Germany.
So much has happened in our world. Concerts have been canceled and our musicians and administration are now sheltering in place and working from home. For the health and well-being of our musicians, staff, and supporters we are working in accordance with the CDC and Governor Pritzker’s guidelines. Music is more important than ever and we look forward to the time that we can share our music with you. During this unprecedented time, subscribe to this website and follow us on social media for NCB updates, member interviews, music news, and more.
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