(Had to correct typos!!)
Wunderful! Wunderful!
I am listening to The Disneyland Band!
Known that for years BUT never heard that before! Love it!
Now, to me it seems that this and The WDW Band were recorded at the same time, which means that they were both done in California!
Music arranger James Christensen (Who conducts both bands on those recordings!) was conductor to the All American College Orchestra in the summer, for many years, at EPCOT (Then Center).
I attended MANY of the performances through the years and even audio taped loads of shows!
Humm, why don't I sell those and then you can all call me Fran?ois O'Neal!
My favourite performances were with Rosie Clooney, Maureen McGovern and Richard Carpenter and the
Voices of Liberty.
Anyone here saw them?
The kids (musicians) were terrific!
Hey! I've just found that!
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...iendid=47901676
Graduating in 1990, Krasner received his bachelor of music degree in classical guitar performance from Stetson?s School of Music then spent his first few post-college years playing bass at Disney World?s EPCOT Center and at clubs throughout the southeastern U.S. with various rock, jazz and country bands. While at EPCOT, Krasner worked with the All-American College Orchestra, performing with a variety of artists such as Rosemary Clooney, Michael Feinstein, Maureen McGovern and Bill Conti.
Then placing a more intense focus on theory and electric bass, Krasner began studying with world-renowned bassist Dave LaRue in 1995, while teaching his own students at the Stetson University Community School of the Arts as well as the Florida State Conservatory of Music in Orlando. Krasner moved to Nashville, Tenn., in January 1997.
Well, I have also found this!
http://www.kendormusic.com/composer/christensen.htm
James Christensen
Born: August 27, 1935
For twelve of his 37-plus years with Walt Disney Productions, Jim served as music director for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and conducted the All-American Marching Band at the grand opening of Euro-Disneyland in Paris on April 12, 1992. A prolific composer/arranger with over 400 published works to his credit, Jim has also appeared as guest conductor with the symphonic orchestras of Houston, San Diego, Winnipeg Honolulu, New Orleans Pops, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the Radio City Music Hall Orchestra, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and others. Among his current activities, he is a trombone clinician for UMI-Conn and is a member of the American Bandmasters Assn. and serves on the advisory board of the Association of Concert Bands.
Jim?s arrangements are currently heard at theme parks around the world, including all the Disney parks, Knott?s Berry Farm, Canada?s Wonderland, Hershey Park, Lotte World (Korea), Everland, and Movie World in Germany. He has also arranged and orchestrated music for the Boston Pops, the London Philharmonic, several Super Bowls, and MENC?s World Largest Concert.
Jim continues to guest conduct for high school, college and community bands and has conducted the Community Band of America (Band at Sea) since 1994.