Last week was the end my final band camp and I couldn’t have asked for a better one. Since there was construction at the high school, the camp was held at the middle school. The lack of air conditioning made it very humid inside, despite all the fans spread out through the school. It felt better to be outside in the blazing heat! Every day from 9 AM – 12 PM we learned our drill for the show, and then had an hour lunch break. From 1-4 PM we practiced our music, and after a 90-minute dinner break, we put the drill and music together from 6-9 PM. The drill this year is quite difficult, as is the music, but we are doing very well. I’m glad it is a challenge for us, because all the effort we are putting into getting it right is making us better each day. We have made so much improvement as a band in these past two weeks.
I always enjoy band camp because it’s a great time to make new friends, and to make the newcomers feel welcome. My favorite part of band camp every year is the first time we practice as a full band – with guard, percussion, and pit. All of the music and guard work comes together nicely and is exciting to hear and see for the first time. Unfortunately, the parent preview show on the last day and the exhibition on Saturday were both rained out, but the good thing is that our next practice is tomorrow. I’m looking forward to an exciting competition season!
Emma
Alto Sax ’10
