Summer Update #3

Hey guys,

I figured I'd go ahead and post up a few items of interest. To the right is Tyler Buck all suited up in his Scouts uniform before one of their first shows. Keep in mind he is on the road all summer, so don't hesitate to send him a text and say hey! The picture on the left is an Australian Marching Band that we came across in California. It was cool to see just how widespread marching bands are (and yes, they are wearing the "aussie" style of hat)

Summer Update #2

Hey guys,

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer despite the heat wave that's come through the past week or two. Now would definitely be a good time to start drinking all that water! If you haven't noticed, the official Fall 2010 schedule is posted on the website, so make sure to get the dates on the calendar. A few other reminders:

-Squad leaders should begin making contacts with their squad members, especially those new to the band.

-Keep practicing! Even it's just a few notes every day, anything to keep up your chops is great. Hopefully music will be up soon!

Also, one of our senior tuba players, Tyler Buck, is marching with Madison Scouts this summer. You can see how they're doing right here. Keep enjoying the rest of the summer, band camp is only a little more than a month away!!

Since I haven't gotten anyone's summer pics so far, here's one from our vacation out in San Francisco; sea lions at Fisherman's Wharf.

Weekly Update

Hey guys, a quick heads up:

-Brass warmups as well as mello run exercises are now posted under the "Music" tab. Be sure to print these off and work on them (and memorize!) over the summer so we can hit the ground running when band camp rolls around.

-At this point, all school-owned instruments should be dsitributed to everyone who needs one. If you do not have one in your possession, contact your section leader ASAP.

I hope you all are enjoying the summer, and staying cool in the heat! If anyone has some good pictures of themselves from this summer vacation, send them to me and I'd be glad to put them up! Stay cool and keep practicing!

PC Brassline 2010 Basics

Hello again!

It is about time I updated the blog considering the very promising marching season we have ahead of us! I hope you are all excited. I will do my best to update this blog weekly from now through marching band season. If you have any important brass related information you would like to see on here, just let me know! A few basic reminders as the school year comes to a close:

• Instruments: Everybody should either have a marching horn in their hands or have made arrangements to get one ASAP. For rookies who are still without an instrument, your section leader or squad leader will contact you soon regarding when you can sign your horn out
• Practice: Make sure to keep in touch with your horn over the summer. If everyone comes into band camp with fresh chops, we can get off to a good start in surpassing the high level of music from last year's line
• Stay in shape: Marching band is physical, so don't be afraid to get outside and stay active while enjoying summer's weather!
• DCI Trip: Every single person in the brassline should go on this trip. A drum corps is more or less a mammoth brassline, and it is amazing to hear the sound that these groups produce live. It is imperative that we have high attendance. If you have not signed up by now, contact Mr. Robinson for signup information!

And lastly, enjoy the summer, it has been a long year of school! The season will be here before you know it!