We are almost through the afternoon block here on day two. “What are we working on” you might ask. Good question 🙂
During this first week of camp, we focus primarily on the fundamentals, music and the choreography. Woodwinds and Brass are working on the fundamentals that make them better players, as well as the physical things like breathing and posture that make them better marching band players. The percussion and auxiliary members are working on the same kinds of things as well.
All members of the band are also learning their responsibilities in our competition show “Spheres” which includes the music and choreography. All these things must be learned and memorized before the students can learn to march the band drill/movement.
Week 2, the students begin learning the drill sets that make our show come alive.
It’s all part of the process, and so far the process is going along just fine. Many repetitions with loads of instruction and feedback from their teachers.
Basically…….it’s band. And that is what makes it so great.
