Band Camp - 2011

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who assisted thoughout this week. Your time and efforts are sincerely appreciated. Even though Band Camp 2011 came to a close yesterday, it is just the beginning of what is expected to be a very exciting season of the 'BIG BLUE MARCHING MACHINE." Go Marching Mustangs!!! Cathy

Band Camp 2011 - Thursday, August 18th

There is just 1 day left of band camp, and for me, it went by quickly. However, I'm sure that the band feels differently for I haven't been in the sun for 13 hours a day..... Today was "class color" day and I share with you pictures of each the classes. These young adults are not only talented and smart, they are also very creative. I have seen many tee-shirts over the course of the years, but today, I think I have found my favorite. It was the senior class tee-shirt created by Sam Kotlicky and designed by Erin Quinn and I've attached a picture so you can see for yourself - can you figure it out? See you tomorrow at the picnic. Cathy

Bringing the Heat, but Staying Cool.

Another fabulous day in Marching Mustang World to say the least. Yesterday the band was hot, only to turn up the temperature another degree. Usually, the DGS marching band relys on the Dr. Beat to which is the machine that keeps tempo for everyone, or metronome, until at least the beginning of September. The Dr. Beat is important because it is an audible reminder to keep our feet moving at the same speed and making sure that the band stays together while playing. For the first time ever, the Marching Mustangs can play MORE THAN HALF of their show confidently and in time while looking at the drum majors only during the fourth day of band camp. Which is an incredible feat.
As a majority of you will hear on Friday, the energy in the band is absolutely contagious. The middle of our show is based off a piece entitled "Strange Humors" and it has a beat that you can't help but dance in your seat when you hear it. (:
The band has hit the ground running, and will not stop a until the second we snap our horns down on the ISU finals field.
-Marissa Jama
Clarinet Section Leader

Band Camp 2011 (continued...)

Enjoy!

Band Camp 2011

Hello all - I'm a few days late with my blog but felt since it was mid-week, it was still is a good time to share with you how it has been going thus far at Band Camp 2011. Sunday was a little choatic at first as the excitement and frenzy of the band was felt. We had all of the returning band members staking their claim of the field in order to set up camp, and the incoming freshman members were all smiles and ready to start an experience of a lifetime. As they settled in, off it went. I know I am being redundant with a comment about the weather, but we could not have ordered a more gorgeous week and it is evident by the kids' (and staff) tans. I have taken a few pictures that I share with you now and will have more later. Please feel free to come by at any time and watch how they learn their drill and practice their music, and by Friday, you will be amazed as to how far they have come.