The Pasadena Tabernacle Band was able to catch up on some much needed rest this morning after getting into the hotel after midnight last night. The band departed the Ramada Inn at 11:30 sharp for lunch at the Old Orchard Beach Corps where the band was served cold-cut sandwiches and enjoyed a time of fellowship with each other & others involved in the camp meeting series.
After lunch the band set-up at the Pavilion for a brief rehearsal before rehearsing with the massed chorus. (a combination of the Old Orchard Beach Corps Songsters, spouses - mothers - sisters, etc of the Pasadena Tabernacle Band members, along with other Songsters from the surrounding areas) This rehearsal included a few "guest" conductors including Martin Hunt, Norman Bearcroft, the Eastern Staff Songster Leader, and the Old Orchard Beach Corps Songster Leader. The 2 hour rehearsal concluded just as the smells of lobster and steak were beginning to surface in the air.
The band and all those who participated in the Massed Chorus were treated to a fabulous lobster or steak meal which included potatoes, corn on the cob, bread rolls & a delicious blueberry cake for dessert. Many tab bandsmen were wearing their lobster bibs and trying not to spill on their travel outfit.
Tonight was the first meeting of the 2011 Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings. The Tab Band was joined in concert by the Eastern Territorial Songsters, the Massed Chorus, the ARC Chorus, a drama team and the message was brought tonight by Oscar Roan. The band played numerous congregational songs/accompaniments and even a few band features including "Go Down Moses" featuring Laura Foley on a flugel horn, "Proclamation" and provided "Heavenward" as a postlude. The evening was filled with music and a wonderful message encouraging all those in attendance to "come out of the cave!"
The Pasadena Natives enjoyed an evening on The Pier buying all sort of goodies including ice cream, vinegar fries, pizza and funnel cakes to name a few. Some brave bandsmen (Guy Jamison and Sarah Hall) even went on the most dangerous ride the Pier had to offer, while Bob Docter, Barbara Anderson, Holden Saunders & others enjoyed time on the bumper cars. After an hour at the Pier, the band filed back onto the bus to head back to the Ramada Inn for the evening. The band has a long day ahead of them tomorrow including the morning worship service at the Pavilion, the "Parade of Witness", a short concert at the Old Orchard Beach Pier and concluding with another Old Orchard Camp Meeting in the evening.
Well...off to bed for now - Goodnight!
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