Before I head out for tonight's performance (with football to follow! What a double header) I just wanted to say thank you to a few folks. I know, I'm marching for a volunteer band, this isn't the Baltimore Symphony or anything, but still, it seems like a big moment to me, and I can't help but feel that some thanks are in order.
I'd like to start where this all started: my desire to be in a pep/marching band came from the Duke University Pep band and from others in Prospect Hill, North Carolina who went before me in the Bartlett Yancey Marching Band. Thanks for butting the inspiration in my life.
Thanks also goes out to my family members: My cousins Mickey, Buddy, and Amanda all marched, and so did my brother, Derek. My proudest moments in high school and for one performance in college was when Derek and I were on the field at the same time. What a moment!
Thank you to everyone in Caswell County and the surrounding areas who have been supporting my musical quests since their beginning in 1990. From the Caswell County Fair and the Bright Leaf Hoedown, to Hillsboro's Hog Days, I've always had people who have been so supportive, wether singing or playing.
To my parents, who have been there every step of the way, thank you seems insufficient. You never batted an eye when I asked you for equipment, you were always there when I played, you helped load and unload the trucks, ran the boosters, and made sure we had a band when we didn't even have a director! To mom: I love you. Thanks for all you've done. To dad: I miss you. I wish you were here to share this moment, but I'm sure you will enjoy it none the less.
Finally, to the love of my life, Patricia. Thank you for understanding. We hardly have any time together, and yet you're willing to sacrifice more of that scarce time to let me play in a marching band at age 30. Thank you for your understanding, your support, and your love. It means the world to me.
Others have been supportive and that support has been the world to me. If I had more time, I could go on for hours. Unfortunately it's time to go. Thank you everyone for your love and support on my musical journey. I can't wait to see where it will go next.
And now... On with the show!
I'd like to start where this all started: my desire to be in a pep/marching band came from the Duke University Pep band and from others in Prospect Hill, North Carolina who went before me in the Bartlett Yancey Marching Band. Thanks for butting the inspiration in my life.
Thanks also goes out to my family members: My cousins Mickey, Buddy, and Amanda all marched, and so did my brother, Derek. My proudest moments in high school and for one performance in college was when Derek and I were on the field at the same time. What a moment!
Thank you to everyone in Caswell County and the surrounding areas who have been supporting my musical quests since their beginning in 1990. From the Caswell County Fair and the Bright Leaf Hoedown, to Hillsboro's Hog Days, I've always had people who have been so supportive, wether singing or playing.
To my parents, who have been there every step of the way, thank you seems insufficient. You never batted an eye when I asked you for equipment, you were always there when I played, you helped load and unload the trucks, ran the boosters, and made sure we had a band when we didn't even have a director! To mom: I love you. Thanks for all you've done. To dad: I miss you. I wish you were here to share this moment, but I'm sure you will enjoy it none the less.
Finally, to the love of my life, Patricia. Thank you for understanding. We hardly have any time together, and yet you're willing to sacrifice more of that scarce time to let me play in a marching band at age 30. Thank you for your understanding, your support, and your love. It means the world to me.
Others have been supportive and that support has been the world to me. If I had more time, I could go on for hours. Unfortunately it's time to go. Thank you everyone for your love and support on my musical journey. I can't wait to see where it will go next.
And now... On with the show!
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