We're home from Indiana. We had hoped to be doing a victory dance for the fourth time in a row, but it isn't to be. I'd like to think that I am not prejudiced in favor of my niece's band. I watched from the top of the stands as seventeen bands performed. I rooted for them all, but more for K's band. I marked my program with the five I thought would go on to state. I was confident that her band would be one of the five. While they received a gold for performance, they weren't selected for State.
This is the time when they begin building for next year. The band will go to Indianapolis next Saturday and watch the performances of the ten bands which will compete in their class. They'll come home to pizza and a party to end the marching year, and immediately, work will begin on the program for the next year.
To K.....Sweetie, to go three years in a row, and rate as high as your band did, is an amazing record. You've had an incredible experience over these four years that will travel with you all your life. I'm very proud of you for going the distance, and you did a fine job. Be proud of your achievements!
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My heart is broken for the youngest they call "Kitty". We all have poured our hearts into this band, and while their work is not without great worth, to have lost the opportunity to take it State is devastating. She was inconsolable last night. Her boyfriend has been coddling her fragile heart this afternoon. He took her to "carb" up on Fazoli breadsticks and to go shopping. What a guy!!
While I was walking this morning, a senior band member stopped to say hello. He said the younger ones were not letting it get them down. He said that they would work even harder to make it happen next year. That's resiliency! I hope they do!
Thank you so much for traveling to see her all these years. I know that she is grateful for your encouragement. Also, I'm glad to see that you got home safely last night. We saw tons of deer on our way home - not all of them alive.
Posted by Nan | October 14, 2007 3:18 PM
Posted on October 14, 2007 15:18