The band was great once again. The best marching we ever did! We received a "State Champion" Trophy in our class and a nice looking banner. I am thrilled with our performance!
We wanted to try the other circuit, the USSBA. We did! I was not happy with the way the event was run. In addition we got hammered by the judges. Our number probably should have been in the mid 80's. Copiague should have been higher as well, along with some other bands. Seems bands that aren't participating in their "All-States" championships didn't do so well with the scoring today. Interesting. And what about the food. They had one small food truck, the kind that pulls up outside a factory, with 2 guys selling food for the entire show. Hundreds of kids had to wait on line for hours to get food. This was totally unacceptable. In addition, the drum majors from all those bands had to stand for a long long time before they were brought onto the field. Again, totally unacceptable. Our performance was great. The way the show was run wasn't. There were many other things that bothered us as a staff but I don't want to get into it. I am trying to get some rest tonight!
To be honest with you I was shocked about the food thing. The kids always come first. Eating is a major priority to kids who have been practicing and sometimes driving in busses all day. The food situation really bothered me. I have never seen anything like it. That in itself is enough to never go to that circuit again. Maybe in four more years, we may try the USSBA. If we do, we will bring a bagged lunch!
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