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.
\nThis 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.
\nTo 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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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. … Continue reading