What a week!

What a week it's been! To anyone who thinks that summer is "down time" for teachers never lived the life of a band director! It was a full week, but I can't say anything bad about the week except that I'm exhausted beyond exhausted...

First, summer lessons this week have been wonderful. There were some exceptional lessons and a lot of things learned, and a number of scales crossed off this week again. Several of you will be starting off the 2008/2009 school year way ahead! Keep it up! A HUGE thank you goes out to the Wednesday and Thursday people who came on the funny days this week.

Second, thank you to the Centerville Municipal Band. An excellent concert under strange circumstances, it was a blast to have the opportunity to direct a full concert.

And finally, brass players...get ready to BUZZ! I went to an amazing class in Pella on playing brass instruments this week. It made a couple of very long days, but I'm so excited about what I learned that I can't wait to get all of the brass players in for lessons next week!

Everything should be back to "normal" next week and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at rehearsals and lessons!