Member Name:

Christine Nabinger

Year Joined Community Band:

2007

Spouse / Sig Other, Children:

Amanda – my daughter (look for her profile in the oboe section!)

Work / Profession (if retired, former):

Research Study Coordinator at University of Rochester Medical Center

Personal Pursuits:

(such as: sports/recreation, volunteer work, hobbies, crafts, family activities, special accomplishments)

When I’m not at work you will find me training (running, lifting, or skating) for my competitive figure skating pursuits.  I also spend a lot of time watching my daughter in her various activities.  Occasionally, I slow things down and enjoy a good book!

Music Background:

(such as: your start, experience, education, mentor, inspiration, interesting or humorous personal story, accomplishments)

I began playing the clarinet in elementary school.  I participated in several All county and Area All State groups throughout my elementary and high school years.  I performed several solos at solo festivals on a variety of instruments: clarinet, flute, alto sax.  I also played saxophone, and some clarinet, in our high school Jazz Ensemble. 

During my undergraduate years, I played in the Clarinet Choir and Jazz Ensemble and was frequently asked to “pinch hit” for the Wind Ensemble and the College Community Orchestra as well as played in the pit orchestra for the musicals.  I have to say that playing in a pit orchestra has to be my all time favorite ensemble to play in.  I was introduced to that in high school and have played in one whenever the opportunity presented itself.  It is challenging and intense. 

Before moving to Honeoye Falls, I played one summer with the Skaneateles Community Band and four summers with the Ithaca Concert Band but I have to say that the Honeoye Falls Community Concert Band is my favorite.  Great people, great musicians, and challenging music! 

Other Bands Play(ed) With:

Several pit orchestras since high school,  Skaneateles Community Band, Ithaca Concert Band

What you most enjoy, or find especially fulfilling, about being a part of Community Band:

I love sitting with a group people who all enjoy creating music.  It is an incredible stress reliever and just makes me happy!  Snack time is pretty cool to!

Of the music we play, is there a type or piece that is your favorite:

I like all music that has a discernable melody which, in essence, eliminates most abstract pieces.  I love marches, especially on a sunny summer day but really enjoy music with haunting melodies that move me.