I am so proud of the boys! That was an awesome day and now...it's even "awesomer".... Another feather in their glens! WOOT! WOOT!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
We WON...Best in Parade!!!
I was just floating around the internet tonight getting a lot of MSOPD business done....and thought to look at the Ballyshaners, Inc. website. (They were the hosts of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Alexandria, VA) Lo and behold.....SJNMA won BEST IN PARADE!!!!! OMG!!!!
I am so proud of the boys! That was an awesome day and now...it's even "awesomer".... Another feather in their glens! WOOT! WOOT!
I am so proud of the boys! That was an awesome day and now...it's even "awesomer".... Another feather in their glens! WOOT! WOOT!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
We're Back!...and ready for our next event!
I have no idea where the time went, but it certainly did! We were busy from morning until evening each day. Unfortunately this left me a tad unable to keep you as entertained as I had imagined!
The boys were.....AWESOME! They looked, sounded and performed as professionals and we could not have been much prouder than we were. Truly, it was a sight to see. We raised the bar and they met every expectation.
We performed twice at the Westin Hotel on behalf of SJNMA and President Albert. Sunday we arrived with a small group of advanced pipers and drummers to open the Conference. 4 of our drummers served as Honor Guard and they were very impressive. They completed their duties with uncommon precision and deportment. It's really nice to have such great guys in our school...and in our band!
Monday evening we arrived with the whole lot. All 45. Kilted and ready to play! (Sidebar: I have never seen twelve 16 inch pepperoni pizzas disappear like they did...and that was just an appetizer....omg....!!!) I don't believe that anyone there, other than our own administration, had seen anything quite like it. Our audience consisted of the presidents, commandants, and provosts of the military colleges and high schools in the US. This includes West Point, The Citadel, Culver....you name it! We were showered with accolades and thanks. It was an exceptional moment for everyone. And that, folks, is what it's all about.....
.....All the hard work. All the practice. All the patience of hearing squeaky sounds and unknown tunes. All of it. Playing in a pipe band is a terribly difficult thing to do! They did a wonderful job!!!!
Here are some photos....I am in search of others. I know there were some pretty funny and "live" shots taken by the kids themselves!
The boys were.....AWESOME! They looked, sounded and performed as professionals and we could not have been much prouder than we were. Truly, it was a sight to see. We raised the bar and they met every expectation.
We performed twice at the Westin Hotel on behalf of SJNMA and President Albert. Sunday we arrived with a small group of advanced pipers and drummers to open the Conference. 4 of our drummers served as Honor Guard and they were very impressive. They completed their duties with uncommon precision and deportment. It's really nice to have such great guys in our school...and in our band!
Monday evening we arrived with the whole lot. All 45. Kilted and ready to play! (Sidebar: I have never seen twelve 16 inch pepperoni pizzas disappear like they did...and that was just an appetizer....omg....!!!) I don't believe that anyone there, other than our own administration, had seen anything quite like it. Our audience consisted of the presidents, commandants, and provosts of the military colleges and high schools in the US. This includes West Point, The Citadel, Culver....you name it! We were showered with accolades and thanks. It was an exceptional moment for everyone. And that, folks, is what it's all about.....
.....All the hard work. All the practice. All the patience of hearing squeaky sounds and unknown tunes. All of it. Playing in a pipe band is a terribly difficult thing to do! They did a wonderful job!!!!
Here are some photos....I am in search of others. I know there were some pretty funny and "live" shots taken by the kids themselves!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Alexandria!
Sorry we haven't written! Alexandria is such a gorgeous city! We are staying on King St in the Old Town area. I'll post a photo album later today.
We played in the Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade yesterday. 60 degrees and overcast. Perfect piping weather! We were the last unit in the event and the crowd loved us! The boys all looked wonderful! (I think it was the first time everyone had the same uniform..for real)
Some of the advanced pipers and drummers decided to give "busking" a try....and they were amazing. They played on street corners in the Old Town all night long. They made "bank"! A good way for them to earn some cash and get a lot of practice. The crowds were often 20-50 people who were dancing and clapping and taking photos. A VERY fun evening for the boys!
We played in the Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade yesterday. 60 degrees and overcast. Perfect piping weather! We were the last unit in the event and the crowd loved us! The boys all looked wonderful! (I think it was the first time everyone had the same uniform..for real)
Some of the advanced pipers and drummers decided to give "busking" a try....and they were amazing. They played on street corners in the Old Town all night long. They made "bank"! A good way for them to earn some cash and get a lot of practice. The crowds were often 20-50 people who were dancing and clapping and taking photos. A VERY fun evening for the boys!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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