Band Camp, Day 1: Part 1

Band Camp has officially begun, with Day 1 approximately half way over. And, while it has "only" been four and a half hours, the band has definitely made some major progress!

When we arrived, we got lot of drill (papers that tell us where we go for each set) as well as some more practice papers. After a quick speech, we marched down to the field for the first time since band began, and, after some very progressive basics, we began to learn the sets. The heat was nearly unbearable, but we managed to get 14 sets squeezed into our minds - which will be practicing with music tonight.

One of the most interesting parts of learning the drill sets was the very beginning of the show, which contains some very interesting body motions that fit in well with the machine theme. It was somewhat difficult, along with a few other sets that we learned, but by the end, the whole band (including the new members) shaped up quite well, and I believe that we will be even better tonight, when we add sound the show.

Stay tuned for Band Camp, Day 1: Part 2 once the second portion of today's adventures have concluded.