News Update: Grade 3

Okay if I wasn't excited after the grade 2 meeting (and believe me I was) I sure am now!

A great first get together for the grade 3 band last night. The band definitely has the numbers to compete, and great people to make for some good times too.

It started around 6:45 when I drove into the parking lot to find a host of people milling about trying to figure out where to go from there. The pipe cases and drum sticks confirmed they were there to play, so I led them downstairs.

We had a great round table introduction session and appointed our new P/M and D/S.

Thanks and congratulations to Pipe Major Mark Jorgensen and Drum Sergeant Austin Hay. These folks stepped up into big shoes and they've already taken a shine to the driver's seat. It's always nice to show the depth our organization has when long time members step up to take on leadership roles. Well done you two!

It will be no easy task. There were a few returning members from last season, but for the most part a lot of new faces. I immediately assumed it was going to be a long process.

I took the drum corp into the back meeting room to discuss expectations etc. I assumed that the pipe corp would do the same. Next thing I know, I'm stopping my pep talk to listen to the chanter practice already plowing through the new MSR, and it sounded superb! I could not be more pleased.

For the first time in my life a drum corp I teach will comprise of students I personally taught. I'm hoping this will make it better for myself and them, but perhaps the repetition will stagnate things. If it does I'll have to make I'm changing things up.

Either way, great news from the SASPB this morning. Thanks to everyone that made it out last night, and remember we are recruiting so if anyone is interested in playing drop myself or Wes a line at sean@saspb.com or wes@saspb.com and we'll give you the details.

Thanks again everyone and happy practicing!

Sean