The Work Continues...

We were all pretty happy with the results from this weekend's competition. We were 2nd overall and the percussion was 1st overall. We definitely met our goal for the weekend. Not a bad finish considering the band really didn't have the show together a week ago! (and I am not just saying that either). But today really work took place. We started outside and almost got through the warm-up when the rain started and it set in. So we went inside and went into music mode. Mr. Apple and myself had spent several hours working on a plan to make the music more, well more musical. We are at the point that the kids can play with expression and dynamic contrast. The only wasted rehearsals are ones you don't have. So the forecast for tomorrow is much better and we need to put all of our musical skills with the drill. What does this weekend hold? We should be better that's for sure and hopefully cooler. (It was 97 degrees when we took the field for the preliminary performance!)