Marching Band Camp - Day 6

Friday, August 5, 2005

Friday morning, everyone dragged themselves to breakfast. We had a breakfast of eggs, bacon, grits, and waffles, and felt much better as we went into sectionals. We met on the field later in the morning for a rehearsal. It was quite a bit hotter than the previous days!

Lunch came quickly, and we went to the cafeteria for a choice of chicken or lasagna. As we headed back to the dorms, we heard thunder, and quickly got everyone inside to ride out a short thunderstorm. We used our time wisely to begin packing, as we knew we'd have about an hour delay. After the storm passed, we were able to go outside for a very hot and humid dress rehearsal for the afternoon. After the rehearsal, we went back to the dorms to finish packing and check everyone out.

Dinner was Subway sandwiches (a welcome relief from the cafeteria food) served in the SAC by the chaperones. After dinner, we met one last time as a group, feeling like we didn't want to go home and leave our new family members. (Of course, the call of our own beds and mom's home cooking was something we all looked forward to!) We got our t-shirts, and prepared for the performance for the parents.

After a performance for many, many admiring parents and proud band alumni, we were dismissed to our families to go home.

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The girls spend a good deal of time decorating their doors and their hall.	The third floor (mostly seniors and section leaders) likes streamers and balloons.	More streamers, and class spirit posted with colored duct tape.
Senior spirit!	Out on the field on a very hot morning.	A usual water break.
There are usually three flavors of Gatorade along with water.	Lots of cups to keep these kids hydrated!	Back out on the field after the break.
	Mike's solo.
	Drum Major David.	Asst. Drum Major Rachel.
Doc in his element!	Just let me take your picture (didn't think I'd post it, did'ja?!)	Our gorgeous guard!
The girls on third floor.	Creatively waiting out the storm.	Chaperones awaiting the end of the storm.
Back out on the field -- thankfully it was a short storm!	The guard coming to join the afternoon dress rehearsal.	Instructor Steve McKeiver taking a break.
R.J. mugs for the camera with Madison's piccolo.	Warming up.	The horn arc.
		The guard warms up.
	The march to the performance.
		Performing before a large audience!
The battery poses for a last picture.

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