It only takes a few notes......and I'm taken away!

Last night after cub scouts, I was driving by the high school with the windows rolled down in my car. I heard a few snare drum rolls followed by a trumpet and then other instruments joined in. Could it be? I had actually caught the end of high school marching band's rehearsal? I jerked the car and pulled into the back parking lot near the football field. I explained to Matt that I couldn't go home just yet, until we heard the band. We parked the car and saw the band director (Jessica) along with the band front director (Jamie) high up on the bleachers as they were shouting out directions to the band. They weren't on the field as they should be, but on the parking lot behind the bleachers instead. We quickly made a bee-line to the bleachers, climbed up and stood on the top riser facing the lot. The air was crisp with a nice steady slow breeze. We got a bird's eye view of the band. After a few positions were corrected, they did the full run-through. I was lucky to see the program that they were going to do for this Friday nights game! Another adventure in music! Can't wait to "hang out" and sit with the band on Friday. Go Eagles!

My connection with the high school is through the Drama program. However, after the last song was played last night, I found myself picking out the return students from last year and tears came to my eyes. The band director(s) invited me to say hello to them. I am so proud and lucky to have a connection with these young people. They have so much to offer and are growing by leaps and bounds. I love each and every one of them.