my rant on band thus far

so i haven't posted in the longest time. but that doesn't mater cause no one reads these anyways right. Kyle has a bunch of great stuff to say about what's happening in band. stuff i wish i could put down in to words but to me they're just feelings, of outrage, disappointment, and confusion. Remembering past years of being in band, i can't recall a time where I honestly thought that we weren't going to do well come contest. Sure we might not have been prefect going into our first contest, but we weren't supposed to be. Now, we're just not prepared. We're behind on getting the show put together, behind on music quality, behind on fundamentals. it's just not good.

But honestly I'm not sure what i can do but keep telling everyone that we have potential and that marching season doesn't have to be mason yelling at us season. That is entirely based on how much work and effort we put into our show. I promise you guys that marching is a lot more enjoyable when everyone is committed to sounding and looking great on the field. It's also a lot less stressful come contest time.

Again, i honestly don't know what i can really do besides lead by example. But I'm not the only one who can do that, and leadership isn't either. Anyone who cares enough about what we're trying to accomplish as a band can lead by example as well by simply focusing 100% during rehearsals. Mr. Miller tells the percussion section all the time that when you're out there practicing, you've got nothing else to worry about besides playing and marching. everything else that you want to think about or worry about will not do you any good 'cause you're at rehearsal. while you're here put full effort into it. (paraphrasing big time) but seriously, when you're at rehearsal give it everything you got while you're there. After rehearsal, sure, play around, goof off, enjoy life. But wait till after practice where you're serious and focused.

i promise you guys that band can be enjoyable. but if you're having to worry about how the show is going to turn out come contest you cant enjoy it. it's that simple.