On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 7:54 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> The local high school is adding on and remodeling - part of that project
> requires the destruction of the band room.

> They will have a new band room by next school year -

"Whew!"     :)

> We were disgusted that some would suggest pitching school history like that
> - it was nice to have a vehicle I could stuff full of things and get it to
> safety! I quite enjoy some of the stuff that has landed in the back of my
> bus - makes it that much more interesting and fun.

Glad to hear a you, your SO, and Vanagon saved those band trophies etc.

< mini rant>

I swear. (since it's Friday). In GENERAL, there seems to be a huge
lack of knowledge or awareness amongst the younger crowd about band
instruments. (or anything that isn't a sample, ring tone or spun) Like
at this point, they may not even know what a sax is?

At the very least, when those items are back on display, maybe at
least ONE younger person will look and be inspired to ask and learn.

<mini rant off>

Neil. Whose butt was saved by band classes (where else would I get
A's?  ;), and went on to earn a living solely as a professional
freelance musician.

--
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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