Day Two: First Taste of Marching

Hey guys, band was exciting today! And let me tell you, the Freshmen really stepped up to the plate. They did a great job, but we have to do better! Like Luke, or Drum Major said, we can always do better. There is no such thing as perfection in Marching Band.

Today the Freshmen learned to Mark Time and to take their first Flex Steps.
The Freshmen realized that taking that first Flex Step it was like taking your first baby step.
Marching band makes you rethink everything that you know about walking.
You can't expect to know anything coming into a Marching Band, but what you will learn will help you throughout your long musical adventure.

Alright, time to get critical. I know, I know, you don't want to hear it, but it has to be said.
What the Drum Major says, goes. You don't have a choice. If he tells you to stand at attention, you stand like a statue. If a dragonfly lands on your face, don't swat at it. You must be perfectly still.
Onto the biggest problem facing our practices. TALKING!
It has to stop, immediately. Luke is under enough pressure to prove himself as a successful Drum Major. This type of disobedience only makes it harder on him. Please for the sake of the band, and for the sake of Luke's sanity, stay quiet when the time calls for it.

Now, other than that, the Freshmen are doing awesome. And, Samantha got the outstanding Freshmen award for today. Way to go! Remember, everyone has a chance at recieving this honor. So try your hardest, and who knows?

But I will tell you what really touched me. It was seeing a Freshmen come up to a Drill Captain and ask for some help on music. Of course she obliged and set up a time tomorrow to help. It may not seem like much, but it really shows that you can depend on your fellow band mates. You can tell us anything, and ask us just about anything.
If you don't talk to us, we don't know how to help.

Ha! I almost forgot! Drill Downs were introduced today! Some of you got out pretty early, but don't quit now! There is always another chance. It only gets harder, so this means you should try harder. Keep it up.

Random Musical Fact:
Did you know that the Trumpet is considered one of the oldest instruments in existence. It can be traced back to 1500 BC!
And can you believe that silver and bronze trumpets were found in Tutankhamun, or more affectionately known as King Tut, pyramid grave?