Art and Science

Art and Science came together, really, at Blacksburg High School, when it was the venue for both the Blacksburg Community Band Spring Concert and the regional Robotics competition.  I got to hear music and watch robots play.  Different rooms, but just across the hall from each other.

Community Band Concert

Blacksburg Community Band played its 28th annual spring concert.  Jay Durner conducted and one piece was conducted by a guest, Richard Whitley Jr.

Community Band

The Blacksburg Community Band's spring concert was a Salute To Veterans.  The honor guard from the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets presented the military flags for the Armed Forces Salute

Yard Band

Beautiful fall evening brought out music.

Independence Day Celebration

Music is vital in Blacksburg's celebration of the Fourth of July.  I was close to the singers in the celebration chorus,  the musicians in the community band, and the musicians in The Meter's Running. 

St. Patrick's Day parade

True, St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow, but Roanoke celebrated with a parade and music today.

Community Band Concert

Wonderful concert by the Blacksburg Community Band.  It included Variations on a Hymn Tune in memory of the Titanic tragedy by John Raymond Howell, guest conductor and the premier of The King in Yellow, overture, by Steven E. Brown, associate conductor.

Community Band

It takes the performers--singers and band--and the technical crew to carry the audience along for a holiday concert.

Highty Tighties

The marching band on the drillfield.

Highty Tighties

The marching band of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is the Highty Tighties. I wish I had a photo of the Fighting Gravity from America's Got Talent.

Marching Virginians at Lane Stadium

The Marching Virginians' presentation of the American flag is an impressive ceremony.