February CAMP

so it started with rain. it was kind of weird because all the days leading up were really nice. it rained off and on, not so much that it wasnt a productive camp, just enough to be annoying. the cymbal line got a lot of new music. we have close to 120 bars of the opener we had to go through. the goal of the weekend was to play through the opener as a corps so we could record it and get a copy to the visual staff, plus it is always good to hear what it sounds like live. i cant begin to tell you how many times i have written a piece for a drumline on finale and had it sound really cool, only to hear it live and realize that it doesnt sound that great. we accomplished this goal at about 5pm Sunday evening.

the whole corps got fitted for pants this camp too...black pants....not white....black. i am very glad we are getting this new look and i think it is a good idea.

the colorguard showed up for auditions on sunday. it looked like a good turnout. i saw them a few times spinning in the distance but i didnt really get a chance to watch them.

i did however, get a chance to listen to the front ensemble. they are doing a great job so far. it is really cool to have a drumset in there.

it was a good weekend and we got a lot done.


see you in March!