If anyone is still reading, greetings! I've been on a hiatus of sorts, with a lot going on in my life. My new job is demanding a lot out of me, and right now I an 100% dedicated to those children and especially to their spiritual well being. Also, my dad's chemo continues, and at oh... 8AM tomorrow... oops, I mean later today, I will be off to camp for fun in the sun on my days off. However, I went to a DCI event tonight and was inspired by what I saw. I may even begin my lessons anew in the fall, and take a few more classes in music based on what I saw tonight.
I came to realise that if I could do anything musically, it would be marching band, and marching band forever! Playing in or teaching, marching band is what I love. What reminded me of that love was the pure power that Carolina Crown brought to the show tonight. Eighty some odd brass horns, playing as one, with a power that drove people out of their seats. I began to wonder, how can they be so loud and powerful, and yet so clear. The answer is simple... they, on a fundamental level, know how to play!
Wisdom dictates that victories are won well before the contest begins. Wisdom also proves that the victory is in the details of the preparation. While I may cherish the field and the lights and being able to produce that powerful sound, I realised today that if I am not fundamentally sound before I get on the field, I will just be a loud noise that is pleasant to no one, and will drive people out of their seats for a different reason all together. So, my best to Carolina Crown! Good luck at finals. As for myself, it's back to basics. Yeah.
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