The recruitment night on the 24th was very well attended - despite frigid temperatures (and an elementary concert going on that I was not told about!!). There were lots of new faces and I think the excitement level for this season is pretty high. There are always tons of veterans who don't show up for this meeting - so I will be looking forward to seeing who is "coming back" and what kind of numbers Brigade will have this year when we have our first full rehearsals February 9th and 10th.
Yesterday and today were percussion only camps. Patrick Coughlin, our percussion caption head, is very pleased with not only the number of people we will have this year in both the battery and the front ensemble - but also with the attitude and work ethic the members have already shown. Although our numbers are large enough already to have a full battery of at least 5 snares, 2 tenors and 5 bass drums - we will not turn people away. The pit currently has 6 members and we would welcome a couple more people! On a personal note: my daughter, Jennifer, is playing in the pit this year. Not only am I the proud director of Brigade - I am also a proud parent!!
I think it is safe to say that both percussion sections will be very strong by the time we start our competitive season! The winter camps really did help because we are seeing strong technique already and we should be able to spend more time working on show music this season earlier than we normally do.
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We are gonna be good this year!
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