The Arts Alive! Community Band - Band Member of the Month for October 2000

Carol Nendza

for OCTOBER 2003

This month's band member of the month comes from our woodwind section, specifically our double reed section, and even more specifically our oboe section. Her name is Carol and usually you will hear her play her instrument before the rest of us because we usually use her as our tuning note pitch. From what little I know, I believe that the oboe is the hardest instrument to tune, so therefore the band tunes to it. (Don't quote me on this though)

Carol has been in the band for a while now and her two sons have also played in our band in the past. Carol is a nice person with a friendly laugh. Let's get to know her a little better…here is your September Band Member of the Month, Carol.

Respectively yours,
Linda Riha
BMOTM Editor

P.S. If anyone has feedback to offer, please do so by emailing me at penglin1927@aol.com. Thanks!

First name: Carol
In which town do you live? Palos Park
How do you make your living? Elementary - Middle School Band Director
How long have you been a member of the Arts Alive Band?
About 10 years

Our October BMOTM was
unable to provide a picture,
so we're stituting.
This is an oboe, the
instrument she plays.
What instrument(s) do you play?
Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone & Flute
How long have you been playing it/them?
Since 5th grade when I started playing the clarinet.
Are you involved in any other musical groups, either inside or outside the Arts Alive system? If so, which ones?
I occasionally play with the West Suburban Community Band on an as need basis.

No, this isn't Carol either.
It's a penquin playing an
oboe. (Okay, so it's not
a real penquin either --
can you just work with
me people, please?!?!)
What do you like most about this group?
Tinley Park's Arts Alive Band is a group of musicians who are playing together for the whole purpose of making music together. (Editor's note: I think we actually like to have fun while doing so also. - LR)
Describe your best/favorite band moment:
Our first trip to Germany (in 1994). I wish I could have gone this time.
What are your hobbies? Gardening, music, and computers.
What is your favorite Jell-O flavor? Orange
Is there anything else you want your band friends to know about you?
(Editor's note: Since Carol is a band director, she has the opportunity to direct the band sometimes when our director cannot make it to a rehearsal.- LR)

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