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Post by bsbandmama on Nov 7, 2023 10:20:57 GMT -6
Totally agree about Colleton County being a headache to go to. We had more space than I was expecting at least. But still packed in like sardines- much like Irmo. But it was rough on the Upstate parents! Early call times, long drive, all day in the elements, another long drive, and getting home at 3 am.
I agree about college stadiums and I've been saying that for years.
Agree 100% about those warm-up areas. Our band has 200+ members. We were louder than the smaller bands performing on the field!!! I felt so bad for them. Between the bands warming up, the gun shots, and the private planes joy riding above the stadium, I don't see how judges were able to get a good grasp on the music. Even seeing videos from parents on YouTube, you can hear the bands warming up!
All in all, it was still a good day! There were some great shows and super talented kids!
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Post by oldbandguy on Nov 7, 2023 10:50:09 GMT -6
Totally agree about Colleton County being a headache to go to. We had more space than I was expecting at least. But still packed in like sardines- much like Irmo. But it was rough on the Upstate parents! Early call times, long drive, all day in the elements, another long drive, and getting home at 3 am. I agree about college stadiums and I've been saying that for years. Agree 100% about those warm-up areas. Our band has 200+ members. We were louder than the smaller bands performing on the field!!! I felt so bad for them. Between the bands warming up, the gun shots, and the private planes joy riding above the stadium, I don't see how judges were able to get a good grasp on the music. Even seeing videos from parents on YouTube, you can hear the bands warming up! All in all, it was still a good day! There were some great shows and super talented kids! Oh yes…I had forgotten about the planes flying overhead like they were advertising free starfish with every purchase at Wings. But the gun show going on in the woods was weird. I suspect some hunters had no clue a band competition was happening that day and became annoyed when no deer would move because of the band noise. So they decided to make as much noise as they could to make a point, maybe? I expect they started to realize that they were wasting ammo money and finally stopped.
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