Last Night's Rehearsal

Last night was the best rehearsal ever!  You worked harder than I've ever seen. We went in with a laundry list of things to fix and tweak and we went through it with precision and teamwork!  Although I drove home in my car last night, it felt like I was flying.  You all rule!

I received an e-mail around noon today that Mineola has just decided to not compete at their show.  Traditionally bands have usually not competed at their shows but sometimes they do, especially if they feel that they need to get a number before the dome.  Making a decision to "not compete" two days before the competition is definitely within their rights.  What does this mean for us?  Well, our schedule will be altered a bit, so make sure you download the new one which has been put up on the website.  We will be competing at 7:15 instead of 7:30 and our rehearsal and leaving times will be modified.  Mineola, as an exhibition band, will be performing at the end of the show, after Arlington.

Besides that, Mineola's decision not to compete on Saturday doesn't really affect us at all.   I can guarantee you first place on Saturday, though, and hopefully our firsts will stack up in the weeks to come. Our goal, and I will repeat what I said last night, is to win the class at the dome.  We are trying to convince the judges that we are a top level, incredible band.  We know we are, and we have some convincing to do! Our goal is to break 80 this weekend which will put us in the hunt for the "top spot" at the dome!  If it doesn't happen, we will work harder to achieve our goals in the next few rehearsals!  The "Dome" is really the whole enchillada! 

As a side note, if you want us to e-mail you the rehearsal breakdown before each rehearsal, drop me an e-mail at pattersax@gmail.com.

I am looking forward to our upcoming streak of "first places" which will commence on Saturday.  I guarantee it!