The Copiague Show - The Recap!

The Recap
The band was incredible. The energy level was high, the band was more powerful, we had a great performance, clearly a peak for this band and our entire program. Electric! The best performance by any Roslyn Band. Pure and simple!

The Scoop
The General Effect Music Judge buried us. He put us 2nd from the bottom in the entire show in General Effect Music. I do not think that there is anyone in the stands who would think that of our band. Another judges slate would have popped us, I am sure. Sometimes, as the judges look at the show again and again, they grow to love it. Our show will also play well in the dome, the incredible drill, moving of boxes, etc. We were up on two judges sheets and down on four. That GE Music score, which is traditionally our strong point, really sent our score tumbling down.

There is another issue which I have touched on before. I am very conflicted in how to say this. After thinking about it I think I can state it in a very conservative way. Anyone who sat through that show knows how great our band did. The scoring, in my opinion, was, safe scoring. You can draw your own conclusions from that. We have only been on the field for seven years, which is an infancy in this activity. I have overseen the building of three dynasties at three different high schools, two upstate and one on Long Island. Through each of their ascents and growth from year to year, the scores did not always reflect the "new bands" that were on the field. At times there were mind boggling results, with spectators walking out of the stadium scratching their heads, trying to make sense of the scores. Last night, I was thrilled that we were 7th out of 15 in the show. A few short years ago we were 15th out of 15. We are definitely on the move upward. We, at Roslyn, are all very excited about our emerging as one of the powerhouse "dynasty" bands. We are quickly joining the ranks of Brentwood, Mineola, Huntington, Copiague and Sachem as one of the "Great Bands" of Long Island! Are we getting the scores we deserve. Yes! And you know why? Because the judges have a right to their opinions. They are professionals and we must respect them to respect the activity. This activity that we all love! Remember, these judges will someday crown us champions! We are on the move! Aim high, be patient!