READY OR NOT, HERE "IT" COMES!!!!!!!

Fourth week of summer band and first week of contests. A chance to shine or a chance to crash and burn. What do you think? The big part of the job is done - about 90% of the drill has been taught and learned (somewhat) and the music is (finally) starting to come together. Now comes the hard part - the nerve-wracking cleaning and shining of each part of the show. Changes in music, drill and more layering of responsibilities on each member (i.e. - footwork, etc) will now begin. The big question now is, are we up to the challenge? As I have said before, the staff can only give you the product it's up to you to sell it! We are fortunate enough to have a large band and a band of good, dependable kids supported by their parents, band boosters and their community. Most bands would kill for the kinid of suppport we get. Now it's time to step it up a notch and earning the respect we get from the community. Word is starting to filter in about how the other bands are doing - some good some bad. We'll know for sure Thursday night. But please don't wait for Thursday to start putting your game face on. Every minute of every rehearsal is important from here on out. Are you up to the challenge? Show the staff you are by moving quickly, learning quickly, keeping the talk to a minimum, and above all, being responsible for your part! Believe me when I tell you that you will soon forget the "pain" of practice - you will never forget the "pleasure" of performance - win, lose or draw!

WHEN YOU STRIVE TOWARDS A GOAL, WITH ALL THE PASSION AND INTENSITY YOU CAN MUSTER, YOU ARE GREAT, NO MATTER WHAT THE OUTCOME!

Daddy V