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HS Marching band show
Sep. 28th, 2023 12:05 pmyes, still. Even though my youngest kid graduated in 2015, I'm still working the exhibition. It rained/misted all afternoon/evening -- just enough to be uncomfortable, and it eventually seeped through the seams on my water-repellent (not waterproof!) jacket. It wasn't windy or chilly, so that wasn't a big problem -- I didn't really notice the damp shoulders until I took my jacket off before I got into the car to go home. I did wind up in my usual place -- the people who were supposed to come for the second half of the show never showed up, and the early folk had to leave to feed kids/dogs/etc.
Bands of all sizes - 20 to 175. No new bands this year, although there were a couple back after missing a few years. The smallest bands were actually very good, although their shows didn't have the same effect as the shows from the larger bands. A couple of bands had audience participation sections. Lotsa rock tunes from when I was in HS/college. (I think a lot of directors choose tunes based on what their audience -- band & football parents -- will like, rather than what's popular with the kids. It also depends on what music is available. Stuff I played in college is already arranged for marching band. Something from last year's Billboard Top Hits may not be arranged yet, or it's expensive.) The college band was running late, and I was tired, so I left before they came on. (I have a UMS usher gig this evening, so I'm gonna be on my feet for another few hours....)
and J is off for a 7-10 day trip. whee. The cat will be annoying. (The weather is supposed to be decent most of that time, so that will help. It will still be my fault that J is not here, but at least I will not be failing at weather as well.)
Bands of all sizes - 20 to 175. No new bands this year, although there were a couple back after missing a few years. The smallest bands were actually very good, although their shows didn't have the same effect as the shows from the larger bands. A couple of bands had audience participation sections. Lotsa rock tunes from when I was in HS/college. (I think a lot of directors choose tunes based on what their audience -- band & football parents -- will like, rather than what's popular with the kids. It also depends on what music is available. Stuff I played in college is already arranged for marching band. Something from last year's Billboard Top Hits may not be arranged yet, or it's expensive.) The college band was running late, and I was tired, so I left before they came on. (I have a UMS usher gig this evening, so I'm gonna be on my feet for another few hours....)
and J is off for a 7-10 day trip. whee. The cat will be annoying. (The weather is supposed to be decent most of that time, so that will help. It will still be my fault that J is not here, but at least I will not be failing at weather as well.)
