It has been quite some time since the last update, so I figured it might be a good thing to get back into the groove on writing on this thing. 
Well, where to start! In the previous update, I had mentioned Kenny and I were meeting to discuss the show. We met, and tossed around a number of ideas that helped lead us into a very successful, 12-hour learning camp the following weekend. There, we worked on the fundamentals of playing our instruments and rehearsed basics in movement and marching. We also put nearly a minute of music and drill to the floor.
On February 9 we had our second learning camp, also lasting 12 hours. We put the next several segment of show on the floor and continued cleaning what we had already learned. It was yet another very productive day, as we added over another minute of show to the floor.
Finally, over the last several weeks, we have added another 30 seconds to our show, painted the floor we perform on, and begun reviewing the second movement [of three]. Last weekend marked our first performance ever, at Millennium High School in Goodyear, Arizona. It was a long day for all involved, with a call time of 5.30AM, a three hour bus ride [each way!], and over five hours of rehearsal before our performance. The performance itself was a memorable one, filled with the raw energy and jitters that can only be found in a group’s first performance of the season. And while there were several moments to be proud of throughout the show, it was also a moment of realization of how much work lies ahead of us in order to get to a point where we feel positive about how we are performing.
Our next performance is this weekend, this time [thankfully!] the venue is located here in Tucson, just up the road from us, actually. A welcome change, indeed. After discussing amongst ourselves, Kenny and I decided several changes and revisions needed to be made to the show in order to help the members achieve the best possible success. This involved cutting several gaps of silence down and eliminating several portions of the music/drill altogether. This week we have focused mainly on learning these revisions, and cleaning up spots that were problems this past weekend. We fully expect to come out stronger than before, and are excited to make our second showing Saturday at Sabino HS!
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