HHSBass09

At Hendrickson we have the percussion students play both in Pit and on the Drumline. Granted we might have the more talened students playing the marimba's and less talented on the Rack but all the parts in the pit are complicated. Then there is the switch to the drumline in our 4th movement. All the keyboard players switch to Battery leaving a just a few still in the pit set up to play the drumset and rack, ect. For the past three years I've been on the drumline and then I am put on a vibe part in this years show and I never really knew how much the pit had to do. The setting up, the pushing, the warm-ups, the 80million runs we have to learn. A lot of the other drummers in my band are realizing that as well since now WE ALL have to do it. I can't really say the pit is where the 'un-talented' kids go because you really have to focus on and learn a lot. I am not saying the drumline doesn't. What I honestly think, it's two different worlds. This year some of the more talented pit players are having to march a drum. And they are turning out to being really talented drum players. Also they are learning the difficulties of marching and learning notes and guiding and watching the drum majors as well. My point is, Everyone can be well-rounded if given the chance. No one can be deemed un-talented just by the drum or keyboard they are placed on.

Yesturday was amazing. Taking first in 4A and sweeping almost all the awards but GE in Pre-lims. Then getting to march last in Finals. And tieing with College Park Visal. Then losing to Spring the Drum Award by .2 of a point. Taking 2ed overall. I was so excited and so proud of our band. That was such a Big Day. And congrats to all.

Thank You.

Whoa....Whats with the random 74.85 score...That must be a typo right?

I have to agree. Their show was amazing. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and after thier show I had to run to the bathroom. MAN it was amazing. If I buy a BOA DVD it would be to watch them again. And Marcus. I Loved their show as well. Pretty neat. I am still awe struck.

It might be hard to try and figure out what school I am from.

Same Here

I found it funny how you said there wasn't so many bands going. I was gaping at 40 bands. Man oh man. But I do agree it will be some show. I can't wait.

Wow. Now that is rude. Band parents should be an example. I don't think they should need a talk, but from the looks of it they do.

It's the same here. Simple Sense really. But I feel the need to share something. It happened at Woodlands/Lonestar(whatever you want to call it) Saturday. Finals:Drumline broke and we were going to our opening set. I, not being able to look over my bass, tripped over a flag and I heard ALOT of people laugh on the visiting side (were the bands sit) when I slammed into the ground. The laughing honestly hurt more then the fall did. But it did make me fuming and I marched a pretty darn good show. I just keep thinking: What if I really was hurt? Would they still have been laughing? I think that is rude but I know the directors can't stop that. Next time you see something like that, just think the person that is falling is you. Then wonder how funny it actually is. On a lighter note: Something like that happened at Westlake. A band was on the field(for the life of me I do not remember which band) and the announcer had asked "Is the band ready?" and someone in the crowd yelled "THEY ARE ALWAYS READY!" I found that amusingly funny.

Good Luck at Grand Nat. Hendrickson has Woodlands Saturday. Woot. UIL for us was the same as Connally. Great Job by the way with UIL and the Solo. Hope everything goes well. I am wondering why I posted this and not just sent you a message...Heh. Amazing by the way. Just amazing.

I haven't seen that many shows, But I must say Bowie's show is purty sah-weet. I don't know if it is just me but I Love watching the Drumline warm-up. When Hendrickson hosted UUSBA I got the chance to watch Bowie warm-up. I was like in Heaven. Wicked Cool. Connally, Myspace/Aim theme. Now what teen does not love that? Smart writing. I haven't seen the show from the front lines so I can't really understand the voice over but the tuba and trombone fight is so funny. Love the reaction of the band. I can not remember what band it was (maybe ya'll can help me out) but in the begginning of the show the whole band was facing the back sideline while the Drumline was facing front watching the DM. There was ALOT of 'OOOHHHSS!' When the turn happened and the band started playing right off. Sorry for not remembering. I am a blurr. Also I think I only got down the Connally theme. Eh sorry for not remembering or keeping up.