More Band Musings!

Here is the picture that they are putting in the newpaper. That's my baby girl!! Saturday was LONG!!! We had to be at the school at 6:30am. We ran to Walmart before to grab a few things...When we went out to the car, it wouldn't start...all I could think was "Great, I'm the head chaperone and won't be there on time!" I opened the hood and wiggled the battery wires and it started...whew! We were on the bus and rolling by 6:45am. We made it to the stadium about 1 1/2 hours later. (our bus driver was SLOW!!! wouldn't go over 60mph) They all got their instruments and we "plumed" everyone who needed it...then they went to warm up. It was quite chilly to start. They did a great job...but not their best. Here is the link to youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxTZgQfKj88

They didn't make it to Finals...They got 10th place in the overall state competition. I have to say that I am very proud the whole band. Their original goal was to make it to quarter finals...and they surpassed it by making it into the semifinals!

Our band director wanted the kids to see the finals so that they could decide if that is what they want to aim for next year. After the Semi's were done, we fed the whole band lunch (please remember that there are almost 100 members!) Then we set them loose at a mall to pass the time.

It was fun to go to Investco Stadium and watch the top bands compete...The bad part was that we didn't get home until around 1:00am. That made for an EXTREMELY long tiring day.

We have 2 more performances...one tonight. All 4 high schools in our district made it to the semifinals...2 into finals. They are all going to give a free performance to the community (ok, let's face it, it will be to the parents) Then they have a football game Friday night. They get to dress up in costumes to perform, so that should be fun! Then they get to do a couple of parades. I will be excited when it is all over!