Events
MN All State Jazz Ensemble 2012
These videos are from August 11, 2012 in Duluth, MN. Paul is one of 2 tenor saxophone players in this group. Susan and I are quite proud of him of course, for qualifying for this ensemble. I was able to use the recorded music from the MN Music Educators Association CD to replace the original…
Read MoreSusan & Paul – Music at Church
Paul was asked to play something for “special music” as they call it for church. Susan agreed to accompany him on piano. Paul arranged the music. They played for both services at our church in Alexandria, MN. Sunday, September 2, 2012.
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Driving along the South Unit at TR State Park near Medora ND we came upon a large herd of Bison (not Buffalo). They blocked the road and circled around our car. They were very close to the car and staring while making grunting noises. Scary! This was on about August 25, 2012.
Read MorePaul Meland in All State Jazz Concert
Paul is on the far right. This was August 11, 2012 in Duluth MN. It is the 2012-2013 MN All State Jazz Ensemble. They will also perform at a concert in MPLS in February 2013.
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Jazz Workshop Paul Meland July 2012
This was in Louisville, KY in July of 2012. Paul attended a jazz workshop (the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshop) from July 8-13. They kept him very busy and he learned a lot.
Read MorePaul in Marching Band Parade June 16 2012
Fun at the Local Club with Paul Meland and Funky Gumbo
Paul was invited to join in on some songs. He happened to have is saxophone with him. Craig Sandberg on bass, Mike Guil on Alto Sax, Bill on the drums, Spencer Christianson on guitar, and Paul Meland on Tenor Saxophone.
Read MorePaul Meland in Talent Show
JHS Talent Show Jefferson High School March 2012 Performance was for Jefferson High School Students. About 900 in attendance. They got third place. Voted on by the students. Paul Meland, Spencer Brand, Jordan Arel, Jordan
Read MoreMy Biggest Fish Story
Story by Kenny Meland In August of 2010 I went to Alaska to fish with cousin Kevin. We were fishing for salmon out of Seward, Alaska using outriggers, which are metal “arms” that stick out perpendicular to the boat. We were having a lot of trouble with the outriggers jamming even though we had caught…
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