week one report

upon returning from TBA full of newly acquired knowledge and enthusiasm, the new regime of the GHS band initiated the re-education of the aforementioned ensemble. (most people just call this pre-camp) however, re-education is probably not the best term to use because evidence shows that there was not and abundance of education of any sort happening under the previous regime. the membership has demonstrated impressive work ethic and patience with all of the new information being cast upon them. visually they are developing quicker than expected (of course backward marching is still listed under "abominable"). they are enthusiastic when it comes to yelling out counts (four "te" one!!=four "and" one!! "and" is a two syllable word here) and retain information well. unfortunately, the brass section lacks intensity. they don't have any musical attitude or identity yet but they sing surprisingly well and were excited about getting BERP's. tonight jason and i will grill and consume.

off to san antonio

only this time GISD foots the bill. mike, jason and i are headed for the TBA convention in the morning. apparently this event makes a mockery out of OMEA and lets face it, san antonio is way better than cleveland, cincinnati or columbus.

heat wave

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it is quite ironic that just days after i move to texas that a heat wave sweeps the nation. however, the temperatures here are only slightly above normal. after living in ohio for so long it is nice be see the sun every day and not have a nasty haze lingering over you. today was a big day. i moved the lawn furniture out and moved in a couch as well as putting the texas plates on the truck. perhaps people will now stop looking at my funny when i'm driving through town. people in texas are really into texas. even the budweiser bottles are customized.

so long its been good to know ya

this is the last post from the buckeye state. i am packing up the mac in a few and the truck is getting loaded tomorrow. it has been a great five years (nine if you count college) and i have learned many life lessons. next time you hear from me i will be typing with an accent.