The past eight weeks or so have been an interesting time in the band, and as the title of this post would indicate, it's been a "down time" in terms of band activity of the public kind. It has been anything but a down time in other respects.
Band members will readily recognize the image of this post. It was made by member Ruaridh many years ago, and it forms the background image to our online music page, where we store music files for the band members. And that's what the past eight weeks has been: a wiping [pretty] clean of the proverbial slate, and a fresh start on a new medley, new MSR, all new drum scores, and some new tunes. Add to this a group of new members in pipes and drums, and we don't really know what we have just yet.
While there is a lot of new music being written, arranged, and tweaked, members are working hard at learning it, and we have been planning for the other elements of getting the band on the road: ensuring we have enough uniforms and equipment, and making budgeting and purchase decisions in a couple of areas.
Meantime, planning is well underway for the Alexander Keith's Mid-Winter Celtic Festival and apart from having a great leading act booked for the Ceilidh, there are many things to organize for the larger event, sponsors to work with, silent auction, and this year we are planning a public performance stage downtown, which will draw added interest and sponsorship for the event, as well as provide a "family friendly" performance stage during Saturday afternoon.
Add to all this that there is a Grade 4 band to manage and a potential Grade 3 band in the works, and you have a very busy time in the schedule.
However, I'm looking forward to getting this all on the floor, and hearing what we've got. Bring in the band!
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