Okay, so we are a little slow about this whole blogger thing, but pretty good for my first real attempt!!!
The little video of the AFHS Marching Band show is not the best quality and does not do justice to the show-but it gives you an idea of what the family has been up to for the last three months! (It is pictured below - far below) We have literally attended a competition once a week somewhere in the state since mid-September. It is alot of fun watching the show improve literally every week. These kids all practice 10 hours a week, with 3 weekend cleaning camps (3-9 on friday, and saturday 8-5). That does not include summer rehearsals and band camp.They work Hard!!!
Cole (Tuba), Samantha and Sabrina (both in colorguard) have had numerous competitions since this one and get better every time. We are so pleased with all the kids hard work and dedication. The following are some photos from the Bands of America Western Regional competition on October 22, 2008. Twenty six to thirty bands entered this competition. These bands are from Nevada, Utah, California, Arizona (Gilbert to be exact!!!),and Oklahoma. (The california and oklahoma bands are our toughest competition and we have never beat them in the past.) All the bands play in the preliminaries and then 12 of those advance to Finals. Our Kids did a phenomenal show! They made it to finals and swept the entire competition! They one first place in all three categories (musical performance, visual performance, and general effect)as well as Champions overall. It was absolutely electric!
The little video of the AFHS Marching Band show is not the best quality and does not do justice to the show-but it gives you an idea of what the family has been up to for the last three months! (It is pictured below - far below) We have literally attended a competition once a week somewhere in the state since mid-September. It is alot of fun watching the show improve literally every week. These kids all practice 10 hours a week, with 3 weekend cleaning camps (3-9 on friday, and saturday 8-5). That does not include summer rehearsals and band camp.They work Hard!!!
Cole (Tuba), Samantha and Sabrina (both in colorguard) have had numerous competitions since this one and get better every time. We are so pleased with all the kids hard work and dedication. The following are some photos from the Bands of America Western Regional competition on October 22, 2008. Twenty six to thirty bands entered this competition. These bands are from Nevada, Utah, California, Arizona (Gilbert to be exact!!!),and Oklahoma. (The california and oklahoma bands are our toughest competition and we have never beat them in the past.) All the bands play in the preliminaries and then 12 of those advance to Finals. Our Kids did a phenomenal show! They made it to finals and swept the entire competition! They one first place in all three categories (musical performance, visual performance, and general effect)as well as Champions overall. It was absolutely electric!
Entering the Field in Finals Competition
at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada
October 22, 2008
"Island"
Movement 1:
Movement 1:
A Quiet Night at Sea and The Storm
Movement 2:
Exploring the Island
Movement 3:
Remembering Home and The Natives
(Movement 4: Rescued--not pictured)
All bands entering the field in Full Retreat.
awaiting the outcome!
In Final Formation
and the winner is . . .
American Fork High School Marching Band
WAHOO!
The Tuba section collapses after winning
Samantha and her biggest fan
(yes, Marqi is everywhere)
Sabrina celebrates with Elizabeth (left) and Mared (right)
Cole shows off his tuba skills and Medal
with his band groupies begging for a photo op
3 comments:
Wow! I never thoughtI'd see that day that you'd make yur first post. Congratulations! J/K It is nice to know that the Stathams are breathing somewhere. We look forward to seeing you at Thanksgiving.
I left you a comment on the post just under this one. so check it out.
you weren't lying to me!!! You actually UPDATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Band sounds like a blast. You know what else was a blast? Twilight!
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