I trust everyone finds themselves well this week. With the big first contest of the year staring at us this week always comes with some trepidation.
Yes for 2013 I got one of those nifty "word of the day" calendars.
Here's the St. Andrew's update as it is:
Two Rivers: In pretty good shape, still learning everyday, working hard. Lost the bass drummer a month ago and one of the snare students stepped into the role, very pleased with her progress. New pipers are fitting in well.
Grade 3: Apparently our dark horse for most improved. This doesn't surprise me at all with Dave leading the drum corp and Alex the pipes. They've been working hard and though they face some formidable opponents this weekend I hope they fare well.
Grade 2: Still struggling but the music has finally come together. The band will head to the circle this weekend with reduced numbers and a broken lead drummer watching from the sidelines but I am very happy with the hard work everyone has done.
Now, why won't I be playing Saturday?
After my last post I spent a great deal of time working on my own playing and committing to the over all community. I'm very honored to be the new drumming instructor at Transcona and District and I'm looking forward to making some progress with that gang.
Then about a week ago I got absolutely lit up driving home from work with my boss. At first a sore back and neck seemed normal but I have managed some spinal injury in my neck and now here I sit, basically useless from a drumming perspective.
Anyone who's played for me knows I rely heavily on all members of the corp to make things work, we work together. But as I've said before none more than Cam Fidler. Cam has been my backup since I took over and he will finally get a chance to take the corp in on Saturday. It's going to be awesome.
So that's the catchup. Please join me in cheering on all the bands this Saturday at the Winnipeg Convention Center. Keep a few extra claps reserved for Cam as he keeps the ship afloat this weekend.
Oh, and here's a seal laughing.... cause I like seals.
Here's to good plays by all three bands.
ReplyDeleteThe injury sounds painful -- I hope the prognosis is for a speedy recovery (and good drugs!).
All the best to everyone in the blue clan!