Ok, this was a very long and difficult audition. Some of you are happy and some may be disappointed. But if you stick with this you will make it to where you want to be. It is not easy and it takes hard work. When I say we are the best line in Chesterfield county its because I demand alot and we work very hard. Anything worth doing is worth working for. There is a reason we had 25 students try out. The most ever!
If you are in the pit, work hard and learn all you can. It will help you be a better PERCUSSIONIST. That’s what you want to be right? Peter, Liam, and JP were in the pit last year and made the line this year. During the rest of the year and summer you will have the chance to learn how to play mallet instruments. Doing this will make you better. Your hands will get better and you will learn to count and read music at a higher level. Some of the best drummers in the drumline are also our best mallet players.
Members of the drumline, be prepared to work hard and learn alot of music.
Finally, all positions are not final. You can be cut. If you don’t participate, learn your music, master your technique or progress at the level you are expected to as well as have attitude issues. You will not continue to be a member of James River Percussion.
But I’m sure that will not be a problem. Let’s have a great year!
