The Future is Now
As it turned out, we didn't have enough players to make the trip to Calgary/Canmore. Too bad, because they always put on a great weekend, and this year we would have had good competition from Edmonton and Chilliwack. Hope those bands have a great weekend, and may the best band get the fastest beers in the Rose & Crown at 3 am.
We need to get ourselves organized for the coming year, and a few questions come to mind. Who's in? Who's out? What should next year's goals be? Are we actually in the right grade? How can we develop the players and the organization more successfully?
One of the annual rites of Fall for me is evaluation of things band related: goals, directions, members, and my continued participation. If you're in the band, time to feed into the process. If you're not in, dryclean the gear and return. If you are one of many "Anon" blog readers, what do you think?
From the outside, maybe it seems a little crazy to think so much about changing or re-designing what has been one of the most consistently successful bands in the region. Well, it has been so consistently successful because we have always done just that.
5 comments:
Thanks Rob. Bryde i a great young player, and we are looking forward to great things from her. Thanks to Chris for the excellent photos. I hope to get them posted on the school site at: www.saskpipebands.org very soon.
And thanks for your comments Aaron. Michelle was very happy with her performances, and she has worked hard at her piping all year.
Iain,
I hope you guys keep on trucking and keep things going.
You are a good PM and Person. I believe that you make a Differance in the Community just by me being a former player in CRPB i believe i learned a lot.
Congrats on a good season, and hope there is a lot more to come next year.
Thank you,
Daryl
On one hand it probably feels like the CRPB has been spinning its wheels for a while: questionable participation (members in and out with excuses), and frustrating results (despite lots of hard work).
But, when the tyres actually get some traction (everybody shows up and you have a good run), perhaps it all seems worth it.
My question is this: where's your heart at, and what would life be like without the band? If like me, band is a big part, then "Ship's Ahoy." If not, grab the next boat home.
Don't be an anchor on a boat that's trying to sail - everybody needs to make a choice so others can too.
- Anon Blogger
Good points Anonymous. Hard to sort out sometimes the disappointments of a particular situation from the real positives and negatives in the overall band experience.
Having so many excellent people in the organization helps turn the tide.
Thanks for your comments Daryl. Appreciate hearing from you.
Balance is the key.Will CRPD have a band without you-probably.Will you be able to fill you spare time in a meaningful manner without the band-absolutely.WILL YOU CONTINUE PIPING-without- the band- if the answer is yes-maybe it is time for a break.Leaders need breaks.Maybe it is time to smell the roses play the sweet music and next summer take the family camping in the mountains.
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