Say hello to Mansi!

Section: Flutes
Favorite song: Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield. It's my life motto.
Favorite video game: Haha I don't really do video games... :P But when I do it's usually Mario or Harry Potter on that GameBoy Advance!
Favorite things about summer: The sun, the wind, those lazy days, sweet tea, friends, parties, and oh goodness this wonderful, rare thing called FREE TIME!
Favorite things about marching band: Just all those sweaty, intense, goofy, amazing memories and the satisfaction of knowing I'm part of something bigger than myself.

Fun Facts:

• I'm a plant-eating herbivore :D I've been a vegetarian  forever (and intend to keep it that way, so don't try sneakin in meat into my lunch. I will find you.)
• I really love chocolate. Any kind. Any time. Anywhere. Maybe that's why I'm brown.
• I have very large feet. Yupp.
• I have a weakness for anything Disney. But ironically my favorite princess is Anastasia.

(Also, Mansi will be attending Governor's School this summer for instrumental music!)

Quick note from Kaitlynn:

 As this year quickly draws to a close, keep in mind we aren't quite done just yet. Graduation next Friday is a very important performance for us, so let's keep our heads in the game and push until the end. Also please fill out the instrument check out forms, it would be really nice to have someone practicing on all the school instruments over the summer. Pleeeeeeease please please clean out your lockers. I know you guys don't want to, but think about how gross and inconsiderate it is to the people who have to clean  it in your place. Oh and make sure your guys are studying for your band final if you haven't already taken it; it's pretty tough.

All lame jokes aside, enjoy your Thursday night guys.

First Practice

Hey guys,

I don't know about you, but I'm pretty psyched about this upcoming year. What a fantastic turn out for our first rehearsal! Rookies hopefully you got a tiny taste of what band camp will be like and met and exchanged contact info with your squad and section leaders if you had not already. Squad leaders should be in contact with their squadlings throughout the summer. Other than that remember to be getting some exercise during the summer and to hydrate like crazy; this summer is supposed to be pretty dang hot. don't forget about graduation coming up as today was the last day for the seniors at high school. :( Also be thinking about the DCI trip! Squad leaders please encourage your rookies to come because it is a great learning experience as well as tons of fun.  

Alrighty then, good luck with your finals.

--Kaitlynn

Hi James!

Section: Low woodwinds. (Bari sax, tenor sax, and bass clarinets)

Favorite song: Frozen creek by Circa Survive. (But it's constantly changing.)

Favorite video game: The original Legend of Zelda on NES.

Favorite thing about summer: Being able to sleep until 1 P.M.

Favorite thing about marching band: Being around some of my best buds all the time.

Some things about me:

• I play lead guitar in an alternative rock band with Megan and Teddy.
• I never give people reason to dislike me. I stay out of drama and on good terms with people in my life.
• I deliver pizza and love my job, but I wish I had more hours.
• The best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time.

Extra note from Kaitlynn: Don't forget about our after school practice Tuesday the 29th! It starts at 3 and ends at 5:30. Bring a t-shirt, shorts, sneakers, a large container of water (more than you'll think you'll need), and your instrument. Rising freshmen--we understand that it'll be difficult for some of you to get to the school by 3, so just try to be there as soon as you can. Get ready for your first marching experience! 

Concert Success

Hey guys,
We had two really great concerts this past week! What a fantastic way to end the year!
The last performance of this year is June 8th graduation! We're going to be getting there a bit earlier than we expected so we can have a quick rehearsal before going to the ceremony, so plan on that. The schedule is posted on the door.
I hope you guys and girls are having a fun Memorial Day weekend!
--Kaitlynn

Meet Mary!

Section: Alto Saxes

Favorite song: Anything and everything by Damien Rice, Ella Fitzgerald, or Michael Buble.

Favorite video game: Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask!

Favorite thing about summer: Not waking up at 5 AM! 

Favorite thing about marching band: Looking super cute for competitions in our super tight buns and bibbers. No sarcasm whatsoever (except yes)

Four interesting things, oh goodness:

• I always match from head to toe, including when I'm home alone in my PJs.
• It's really hard to catch me in a bad mood, but when I am it is really easy to tell. (Disclaimer to my section!)
• I could lice at the beach for the rest of my life, but ironically enough, I can't swim!
• I could eat Mexican food everyday of my life.

Meet the Section Leaders

Elise!
Section: Clarinets
Favorite song: Iron by Woodkid
Favorite video game: Ahhhh a tie between street fighter and Super Mario World and Final Fantasy. <3
Favorite thing about summer: Turning completely nocturnal and not caring AT ALL
Favorite thing about marching band: The overnight competitions.

Four Facts:

• My favorite animals are (in order of cuteness): Rubber ducks, pandas, honeybadgers, turtles.
• I love bacon and can cook IHOP-like breakfast entrees.
• Sometimes I like to listen to slow Frank Sinatra songs while singing along and dancing in my room, by myself.
• Everything girly is my weakness, especially shoes.

Pre-Summer Bloggin'

Hey guys! We're in a bit of a friendly competition with the brass blog about who has the most posts, so I'll try to post on here as often as I can. If we win we might just get an extra freezie pop break while we watch them run laps, and who wouldn't want to see that? :) So keep checking this blog over the summer for relevant updates and maybe something fun.

Okay so this week we have the two night Spring Pops Concert on Wednesday and Thursday, and no matter what night you're performing you are encouraged/expected to attend both concerts.

Don't forget about our after school rehearsal May 29th, its important that we're all there!

Then...graduation. June 8th. Time to say goodbye to our seniors. :(

That about sums up this blog post. Oh and mad props if you can tell me who these guys are, they might just be some of the most iconic musicians of our time.

--Kaitlynn B (2012 Woodwind Captain)

2012 BLOGGING

Hey guys! FIRST BLOG OF THE 2012 SEASON WOOOOOOO! Exciting stuff is going on--this past week we had our kickoff meeting for 2012 which officially starts the season! Squad leaders should have their squadlings contact information, and squadlings should contact their squad leaders if they have any questions about anything at all this summer. You all should have met your section leaders as well. We also had our band banquet this evening to celebrate all of our amazing accomplishments this past year. Congratulations to all the seniors and thank you so much for your hard work and dedication these past four years. May 29th we have an after school rehersal for ALL members, so try your best to be there. For rising freshmen we understand you'll be getting out of school later than the upperclassmen, just try to be there as soon as you can. Other than that, band concerts this week and then graduation is coming up real soon, then band camp starts July 25th! Here's some pictures of your 2012 section leaders minus James. You'll hear more about them during summer updates. Mary is a fantastic sax player and will be leader of the alto saxes; Elise is your very enthusiastic clarinet section leader; Lauren's very happy to be leading the piccolos; and Mansi is your very excited flute section leader!

Here's James the low woodwind section leader who wasn't pictured.

Alrighty then, that just about sums up this first blog post. Good luck with your last few weeks of school guys! --Kaitlynn