My 9th school year started about a week after school let out for the summer as we dived right into Drum Line rehearsals to prepare our show for this competition season. We put in some serious time this summer; 9 hours a week for about six or seven weeks and while I don't want to get too excited or anything because we've had MAJOR obstacles thrown in our way....but...everything seems to be falling into place. I'm also feeling that way about my school year in general. Maybe it's because last year I was dealing with the whole cancer bullcheezits, or maybe I'm just hitting a bit of a stride where things are starting to click for me, I don't know. What I *do* know is that I like it. 
Our show this year, regardless of whether we place or not, is outstanding. We've pulled off a front ensemble, and are playing three pieces, not just one. In fact, we had to cut one piece entirely because the show was too long! *laugh* I'm crazy. We are pulling two late Tuesday nights in order to get extra time in before the 24th. It's unfortunate we can't do it after school but there's such a conflict with uneven compromising that we have no other choice. That's okay though because quite frankly at this point what I'm most stressed about is moving the pit IN and OUT as quickly as possible each time and having one or two full group rehearsals prior to competition. I think in the grand scheme of things that's a pretty good place to be sitting. Don't get me wrong; there are *plenty* of things to nit-pick and there will be lots of that going on these next two weeks. 
But before Carrollton we've got some dry runs of being in front of people, not playing our show granted, but parade's and the like. It's good to get the kids out doing stuff like that before putting them on the field or the basketball court to do their show(s). Get's their nerves out about performing in public. We had our first appearance yesterday at KU Band Day. The kids did great, they really stepped it up a notch or two and gave it their all. *tear* I can't wait for next Saturday's KC Royal Parade for them to work those last performance jitters out so then when Carrollton hits they'll be "seasoned pros" on the parade route *laugh*. It's also a good thing that they'll have two football games for the marching show before Carrollton as well. That should help boost their confidence come gut-check time. :) Mental Note: I need to figure out a public dry run of their indoor Drum Line Show...that's what I really need to do...
So we're off and running. I told Tim my schedule for this week: Monday home around 7 after Rental Night, Tuesday home around 830 after extra/late Drum Line rehearsal, Wednesday I hope to be the early day (4pm), but we'll see. Thursday home around 9 after Drum Line and Band rehearsal, Friday home around 10/1030 after first home football game, then Saturday is the KC Royal Parade, ending my week w/work at GC Sunday night. I wrapped it all up in a smile and said "Love you, see you in October". *laugh* It's crazy busy but I love it and I love them. I hope this school year continues to be just as productive, rewarding, frustrating, and enlightening as these first few weeks have been.
I'm sure these guys will make sure it does. Golden Eagle Drum Line 2011, KU Band Day
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