Marching Band Exhibition 10-16-2010

Last evening we got an opportunity to enjoy one of Derek’s marching band performances. The Northeast Regional Music Festival  took place in Wakefield at the high school. Fifteen high school bands from the area and New Hampshire participated. The grand finale was a performance by the University Massachusetts Lowell Marching Band in which Derek is a member.

Marching band is a big commitment with rehearsals 3 times a week from 6 pm to 8:30 pm and performances on the weekends all over the area. Derek is a member of the pit band and does not have to participate in any parades so that helps a little. At the end of this post is the schedule so you can see how much is involved. Just imagine all this plus classes, jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble and wind ensemble rehearsal added to the mix. No wonder Derek never sleeps.

Last night the theme of performance was music from Rush. Click on the links for a treat and please forgive the videographer. It’s clear that is not my area of expertise.

Coming onto the Field

Warming Up

The Camera Eye

Limelight

Roll The Bones

Subdivisions

Tom Sawyer