Our marching band competed in another invitational last night and won! This was our third invitational win this fall, making this our most successful season ever. But more important than the trophy was the fact that the kids had been working to achieve higher point scores from the judges at each performance, and yesterday they beat their own goal!
But with all the excitement comes some sadness. This was the final performance of our marching band for the season, and the end of marching band for 31 members of the senior class. No more Friday night football games hanging out in the end zone. No more early morning breakfasts before competition. No more early morning practices in the freezing cold.
Now we move on to warmer (inside) activities, like jazz band, concert band, and show choir. All of those are great fun, but nothing can replace the magic of marching band season. There is nothing like it.
congrats! I know what you mean about the sadness. Life transitions are so hard!
ReplyDeleteIt is a magical season. I wasn't in the marching band but on the danceline and I loved those nights. One of my few good memories of high school!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! What a great season!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. It is sad ending milestones like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for tagging me....I'll be sure to do it when I update my blog next time :)
Congrats to your dd. I know what you mean about the sadness. I am sad that soccer season is over.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! We didn't have marching bands back in Scotland, and they look like a great activity for the kids to get involved in!
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