Band

3 weeks ago we had our band competition in Midland. We went to school until 4th period, and even then we still had to wait a little bit. We went just 30 min. into the period and then we were dismissed for lunch. After that we came to the band hall at 12:30 and departed at 1:00. When we got to Midland, we waited for about a half hour. During that half hour people either slept or they went to the bathroom. We went to warm up at 2:30. We performed at 3:00. President Witcher was there to listen and watch and he thought it was fantastic! I must have been because we ended up getting a 1 in both concert and sight reading. Of course we ended up getting a sweepstakes. But something even more amazing than that is that the symphonic band (B band) got a sweepstakes also! From what I hear that hasn't happened in Monahans in 10 years! A lot of amazing things happened this year including getting a 2 in marching. Not exactly the best part of history, but we turned things around in the end.

Sincerely yours,
Blu

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  1. LeanneApril 29, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Way to go Riley!!! You are amazing and I am so proud of the band. Good job.

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  2. dlrileyApril 30, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Sometimes it takes getting a 2 to make you realize you need to put in some effort of your own. I know you were dissappointed about that but way to end the year!!!! Of course I know you always put in 100% in band because you love music. Being on a team is hard sometimes. We are only as good as our weekest link!! I think you told me that this morning, right!! Congratulations to all of you. Great Job!!!

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