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The Band Final-

At the end of every second semester the band has a two part final...yes the band has to do a final. The first part of this band final includes playing scales around the circle of fifths. But this year my band Director decided to make it a little more entertaining...we all have to play twinkle twinkle little star around the circle of fifths. It doesn't sound too bad; but we have to play it in a room in front of the impending recorder of doom. You get one shot and that's it...you either somewhat succeed or miserably fail. Now that is only the first part of the band final, the second part of the band final is playing Pomp and Circumstance at our high schools graduation. This also doesn't sound too bad. But graduation ceremonies normally occur at the end of May and early June...when its blazing hot out and we are wearing our black tuxes and dresses. Don't get me wrong I love spending time with my fellow band geeks but when its the last day of school the last thing I want to do is to play the repetitive song at graduation...I want to go swimming with friends and have some fun! I will say though if you survive the band finals you can officially call yourself a band geek!

-S

A Day in the Life of a Band Parent (part 1)

They are the ones who get there earlier and stay later. the ones who make sure we have food, water, and clean uniforms. that's exactly right, I'm talking about our lovely, lovely band parents.

There's so much they do for us that I think we should just take a second to say:

Thank you band parents. For all you do for us, we love you. 

Shall we start with the food? My personal favorite!

 They(1) plan out each meal,  also (2)shop for it, (3) let it take up space in their freezers or refrigerators, (4)cook/prepare it, again, (5)let it take up space in their refrigerators, (6)bring it to school, (7) set it up, (8)serve, (9)clean up, (10) pack up leftovers and containers,  and yet again (11) let it take up space in their refrigerators and freezers until needed again.

What d you think? cause to me that sounds like a frikin' long list of stuff that they do for us. And what more: rinse and repeat 9+ times each marching season and you get a small amount of everything they do for us.

-R