Last Saturday the EPGJHS Concert Band woke up early and boarded a bus for Illinois State University. You could feel a mix of apprehension and sleepiness as we rode down I-39. It was a very exciting day!
The Concert Band made up of 31 7th/8th graders headed to the ISU Center for Performing Arts to perform. The format was that of I contest, but this band is new to the contest scene. Last Spring was the first time they'd been to organizational in many years.
This year we opted for ISU so that the students could experience playing at a first rate venue. We play enough gyms at home so this was a great opportunity.
They looked great as they walked on stage, all in black and white. Very professional! Then we played our program. Sure there were some wrong notes and little mishaps, but nerves didn't keep us from giving a good performance.
We then listened to other bands. I think the students were very impressed by some of the other middle schoolers. I had to remind them that those kids are the same age! Oh the wonders of practice. Overall we had a great experience ISU.
Congratulations to all the students for a great performance!
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