The Bridge » News http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org The official web site of the Auburn Knights Alumni Association Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:21:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 October 2010 Issue of Newsletter Now Available http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2011/04/01/october-2010-issue-of-newsletter-now-available/ http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2011/04/01/october-2010-issue-of-newsletter-now-available/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:11:15 +0000 wade.johnson http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/?p=258 After much anticipation, we bring you the October 2010 edition of the Bridge. It is now available for download as a PDF.

]]> http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2011/04/01/october-2010-issue-of-newsletter-now-available/feed/ 0 Friend of the Auburn Knights praised in recent article http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2011/03/17/friend-of-the-auburn-knights-praised-in-recent-article/ http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2011/03/17/friend-of-the-auburn-knights-praised-in-recent-article/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:55:19 +0000 wade.johnson http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/?p=245 Continue reading →]]> On March 9, 2011, Ejazznews published John Stevenson’s interview of Delfeayo Marsalis about Marsalis’s octet recording of Duke’s “Such Sweet Thunder.” Both Stevenson and Marsalis praised Knights alumnus Victor Atkins, III, for his performance on one of the tracks.

Here’s the article

]]> http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2011/03/17/friend-of-the-auburn-knights-praised-in-recent-article/feed/ 0 Charlie Kinzer featured as Professor of the Week http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2010/10/12/charlie-kinzer-featured-as-professor-of-the-week/ http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2010/10/12/charlie-kinzer-featured-as-professor-of-the-week/#comments Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:37:32 +0000 Lyle Johnson http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/?p=237 Continue reading →]]> The October 6 issue of “The Rotunda,” the student newspaper of Longwood University, features an article about Auburn Knights alumnus Charlie Kinzer. Charlie is Chair of the Music Department at Longwood, a position he’s held for the last five years. Charlie played sax with the Knights in the late 70′s and early 80′s, and currently serves as the Auburn Knights Alumni Association’s historian. Congratulations to Charlie for being featured as Longwood’s Professor of the Week!

]]> http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2010/10/12/charlie-kinzer-featured-as-professor-of-the-week/feed/ 0 June 2010 Issue of Newsletter Now Available http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2010/07/28/june-2010-issue-of-newsletter-now-available/ http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2010/07/28/june-2010-issue-of-newsletter-now-available/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:38:46 +0000 Lyle Johnson http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/?p=225 In the “things we forgot to mention earlier” department, the June 2010 issue of The Bridge, the newsletter of the Auburn Knights Alumni Association, is in fact available for download as a PDF.

]]> http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2010/07/28/june-2010-issue-of-newsletter-now-available/feed/ 0 April 2010 Issue of Newsletter Now Available http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2010/04/19/april-2010-issue-of-newsletter-now-available/ http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2010/04/19/april-2010-issue-of-newsletter-now-available/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:28:58 +0000 Lyle Johnson http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/?p=220 The April 2010 issue of The Bridge, the newsletter of the Auburn Knights Alumni Association, is now available for download as a PDF. AKAA members should receive their printed copies in the mail this week.

]]> http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2010/04/19/april-2010-issue-of-newsletter-now-available/feed/ 0 Current Band Seeking Equipment Donations http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/09/23/current-band-seeking-equipment-donations/ http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/09/23/current-band-seeking-equipment-donations/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:27:06 +0000 Lyle Johnson http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/?p=213 Continue reading →]]> The Auburn Knights Orchestra (the current band) is currently seeking donations for new equipment. As of April this year, the Auburn Knights Orchestra, Inc. has gained 501(c)(3) status and would like to welcome any and all assistance to the band. Our bassist, Sidney Simmons, has shown a strong desire to play an upright bass, and we would love to grant him that request. Donations are tax deductible so don’t be shy! If you have any information or would like to contribute, please contact AKO Business Manager Errick Johnson at your earliest convenience. And thanks to everyone for their continued support to both the current band and the alumni association. War Eagle!

]]> http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/09/23/current-band-seeking-equipment-donations/feed/ 0 2009 Auburn Knights Reunion Audio and Video http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/09/19/2009-auburn-knights-reunion-audio-and-video/ http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/09/19/2009-auburn-knights-reunion-audio-and-video/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:53:11 +0000 Lyle Johnson http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/?p=211 Continue reading →]]> If you didn’t get a chance to place your pre-order for the audio or video recordings of the 2009 Auburn Knights Reunion concerts at the reunion, we wanted to let you know that these recordings are now available for sale at the Kelsey Creative Media web site! Each concert was professionally recorded, and in addition to the audio recordings we are offering a special DVD compilation of the entire 2009 reunion weekend. Each concert is included in this one-of-a-kind multi-disc DVD collection. The DVD also includes the following special bonus features:

  • A 2009 AKAA Reunion Video Scrapbook: Camera personnel worked all week to capture the magic moments that make the AKAA reunion so special.
  • Special interviews with AKAA President Jana Calano and other AKO superstars.

The cost for each individual concert recording is $12, including shipping and handling. The cost for the multi-DVD video scrapbook is $39.99, including shipping and handling. Visit the Kelsey Creative Media web site to place your order! Note that if you did pre-order, we have received word that Kelsey Creative Media currently anticipates a delivery date of early to mid-October.

]]> http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/09/19/2009-auburn-knights-reunion-audio-and-video/feed/ 0 Auburn Knights and Friends on YouTube http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/07/20/auburn-knights-and-friends-on-youtube/ http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/07/20/auburn-knights-and-friends-on-youtube/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:12:25 +0000 Lyle Johnson http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/?p=209 Continue reading →]]> Did you know that video of performances by various Auburn Knights alumni (and friends of the Auburn Knights) can be seen on YouTube? Some of them include:

  • Saxophonist Dave Edwards, who appears in a number of videos with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra. An especially nice one is this clip of Dave’s solo performance of “Misty”.
  • Trumpeter Art Depew, who likewise appears in several videos with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra (among others). An especially good one is this clip of Art’s solo performance of “People Will Say We’re in Love”.
  • Pianist Victor “Brother” Atkins, who can be seen in a number of videos, including this performance of “Circle of Fourths” with the Delfeayo Marsalis Octet.
  • Guitarist Bert Cotton, who can be seen in a number of videos, including this performance with Bonerama at Tipitina’s in New Orleans.

Are there any we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments!

]]> http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/07/20/auburn-knights-and-friends-on-youtube/feed/ 1 For Your Reading List… http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/07/20/for-your-reading-list/ http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/07/20/for-your-reading-list/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:28:36 +0000 Lyle Johnson http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/?p=207 Continue reading →]]> Jack Behrens’ book Big Bands and Great Ballrooms: America is Dancing… Again (available from Amazon.com and other booksellers) offers a nostalgic look back at bands and dance halls, as well as an up-close view of today’s leaders and bands. The book includes some of the history of the Auburn Knights Orchestra, and includes several quotes from Auburn Knights alumnus Dorsey Tippett about how the band has managed to stay together for so long and the future prospects for the Auburn Knights and big bands in general:

“The future of our band is very promising. I believe our standards are classic and will always be around, and people will always have a desire to hear them… I have enjoyed listening to swing ever since I was a little girl. I love it! I believe that is the way it will be for others in the future.”

If you’ve read this book and would like to let us know what you thought of it, let us know!

]]> http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/07/20/for-your-reading-list/feed/ 0 Dates for 2010 Reunion Announced http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/07/20/dates-for-2010-reunion-announced/ http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/2009/07/20/dates-for-2010-reunion-announced/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:49:47 +0000 Lyle Johnson http://www.auburnknightsalumni.org/?p=205 Continue reading →]]> The 2010 Auburn Knights Alumni reunion will be held July 20-25, 2010, at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel & Conference Center at Grand National. We have once again secured a special room rate of $79 per night; be sure to mention that you’ll be there for the Auburn Knights reunion when reserving your room. More information about the rehearsal and performance schedules will be available closer to reunion time.

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