Friday, May 20, 2011

Marching Band

In one section of the Musical Instrument Museum is a display of instruments used in marching bands.  To help set the tone for the display, they had two band uniforms on display.  When I saw this one, I knew I had two take this photo especially for Jack (Hartford Daily Photo).  Have a great weekend everyone.

19 comments:

Kate said...

A very snappy lookin' outfit!

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

I wonder how they picked U. Conn. for the uniform. It is a big men's and women's basketball power, but marching bands are associated with football, and I do not remember U. Conn. being in any major football bowl games recently.

Jack's explanation might be, "They never would have thought of including anyone else." You and I each had a shout-out to Jack today.

Anonymous said...

Look at those feathers!
I've never heard of a musical instrument museum before. How interesting! My dad was quite the musician (piano and organ) and I dabble on the keys a bit too. If I'm ever in the phoenix area, I'll be sure to visit this place!

Have a great weekend, too!

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

I can hear the marching band now

Laurie Allee said...

Now THAT is a hat!

Great to catch up on your blog.

Judy said...

This looks like a great place to visit, lots to see.

glenda said...

Very clever display, I must visit this museum. It's at the top of my list of places to visit.

RedPat said...

Very distinguished-looking uniform indeed! Jack would probably look good in it.

Andrew said...

That's a very nice looking outfit indeed. have a great weekend!

Birdman said...

Go Huskies!

irinapictures said...

The costume is really great. And the hat.

Jack said...

Hi, Sharon. This sure was a surprise. A UConn band uniform in a Phoenix museum? I think I have the answer. It looks like a pretty recent UConn uniform. They have only been using that "C" in recent years, so far as I can remember. UConn was in Phoenix last January to receive a drubbing from Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl. They have been building a Division 1 football program for a decade, but it was probably too soon for them to be in a BCS bowl game.

Randy said...

Not my style. Nice shot!

Regina K said...

Nice tribute to Jack : ) I am also surprised that there is a UConn band uniform in a Phoenix museum, goes to show you never know what will turn up.

Sharon, The Diana exhibit was emotionally moving for anyone who followed her in the publicity, I was one. Her gowns from the 90's were beautiful. I was a wonderful show and was packed the day I attended.

Lowell said...

Why Jack? Do you think that fancy cap is big enough to fit his head? Heh, heh!

Lowell said...

I need to reply to Jack: What are you talking about? That's not the way you spell Yukon! Jeez!

Kathy said...

Great feathered headdress!

Unknown said...

The hat is pretty cool.

Magpie said...

So much movement in all those feathers. Tracy and I are planning a trip to the museum as soon as I can get around better.