BAND CAMP 2007: DAY 2

Day two began with the new members and the section leaders meeting at the practice field to learn fundamentals from Pete. While it's very tedious work, the section leaders felt that the new members remained very focused throughout the rehearsal. It's obvious from their work that they all want to learn as quickly as possible.

We'll be announcing squads today, and this will finally start to give everyone an idea of who they'll be spending a great deal of the season with. Every year, we try to balance the squads so that each one has all three parts represented, has a somewhat equal gender balance, and has a mix between members who are very confident and some who may need a little help coming out of their shell. The squads are so much more than just a marching band system. Our squad leaders this year are extremely qualified for their positions, and we know they are going to do a fantastic job.

We're getting closer and closer to learning the pregame drill. After today, all of the members will have reviewed the necessary fundamentals for starting pregame. For many of us, Saturday can't come soon enough.