My thoughts on the Sports recap

I was recently featured in the Fall Sports Recap article, published by the school newspaper, The Talon.

Context

Here is the segment in which I was featured. "Sports Recap Marching Band Section"

Explaining

From what I can observe, we have a couple of issues in the stands at football games. Communication is difficult with the noise and energy of the games, leading to us starting and ending not together. Regardless, I believe as a whole, we can work to make our entrances and cut-offs stronger. We typically play some of the same tunes each game, including Fireball, Hey Baby, Sweet Caroline, Seven Nation Army, Pompeii, Avengers and on some occasions, Monster Tunes (Frankenstein and Iron Man). As the season progresses, perhaps we can extend our pep tune range to play Night Changes or that One Direction Song in our pep tunes, along with ones we never play, such as Go Eagles (Tequila) or Apache.

Middle School Band Night is this Thursday, in which I am truly excited for. We went from a 3A band to a 2A band over the years, and we border 1A. Giving the middle schoolers a taste of marching band could allow them to join, or convince their parents. In turn, we would have more members, after I graduate. However, I’m mostly excited for MSBN because my brother will join the trumpets, and get to play with me a bunch of pep tunes and even a half-time performance. Additionally, it’s a fun type of chaos with the middle schoolers.

Side thoughts

I’m surprised at the segments that the journalist took from the interview, being she focused on my critics. However, the overall recap had a theme of challenges, so I take little issue with it. I do wish she took the statement from Mr. Borquez as a closing note, as it could be a motivator to anyone who was reading from the marching band (he stated he was proud and excited for what is to come).

Conclusion

I’m looking forward not just to the upcoming games or MSBN, but also to the heavy half of the season. I believe in the brigade, and our ability to make something cool this year, even if not champs. Go Eagles!, and thank you for reading. :)