Because of the rain, we were forced to stay indoors - but that didn't stop this practice from being productive. We did plenty of work on backwards marching, and taught the new members "stop-n-gos". Unfortunately, due to a conflicting practice with County Band, many of the members that had shown up were forced to leave, bringing the morale of the group down just a bit more.
On the upside, we got plenty of memorization done for our upcoming Memorial Day Parade, where will we play America The Beautiful. With measures 1-57 memorized (out of a total of 76 measures), we are well on our way for the parade, which will take place in Rothsville.
In addition to this, we also got a sheet informing us of some upcoming band events, listed below:
Wednesday, May 20th, 7:30 P.M.
This is the date of the 2009 Marching Band Season kickoff meeting. At this very important meeting, students and parents will receive marching band information as well as all forms and schedules for the upcoming marching band season. In addition, the 2009 show music and theme will be announced and parents will have the opportunity to meet the 2009 marching band staff. Please join us for this exciting and important event at 7:30 P.M. in the high school large group room.
Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day)
This is the date of the annual Memorial Day Parade and Marching Band Picnic. All current high school marching band students are required to perform in the parade, unless they have already made other arrangements with Miss Milley. All current 8th grade students , who have been attending the evening marching band practices, are invited to perform in the parade. In addition, all current and new marching band families are invited to participate in the marching band picnic. More info will be coming as we approach the parade date.
In addition to the events listed above, this Wednesday we will be having an extra practice right after school, to accommodate for those who cannot make it to the regular rehearsals.
The excitement for the revealing of our show is building, and the meeting is just weeks away...
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