Hi band (:
I know band practice these days have been really tiring. You guys are working hard, but I have a feeling that we lack the intensity/ anxiety as a band. I’m sorry, I know sometimes I don’t take sectionals/ practice time very seriously either, like I laugh and play and say stupid stuff. But well. It’s just this sudden realization that NBC is 3 days away. All the hard work that we have put in, all the hours that we spent practicing these 2 songs, so much so majority of us can memorize our scores, and after all that we have put in, it’s time to show it all offffff! :D
I’m sure we all don’t want to freak out on stage on Saturday and let all our efforts go to waste. So please. Be mentally prepared. Be confident. Flow with the music. Watch Mrs. Chua. Have faith. It’s the last lap, my dears. I believe in each and every one of you. Everyone has a part to play in the band. Yes, you may not have a solo, and you might just play the lowest part in the section. So what? You play an equally important role to the band. Please, do realize that band needs a team effort. Please put in your heart and soul and feel the music. Feel the love and passion for band. Only with this bond, with this mutual understanding, can we get that gold.
Help one another, love every band member. Work hard together and don’t be nervous.
“Feel the section member’s and band’s presence beside you when you’re playing, it brings great comfort. And hear each other, because everybody’s playing a part.”
Love,
Your majors
(We love you guys.