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I think it’s fitting for
the first comment to be: WOW, WOW AND WOW! After having
to cancel the February camp due to snow, the members and
staff of the Memphis Sound organization bounced back and
responded with what some would call the best camp in
seasons!
Munford High School in Munford, TN was the host site of
this camp and we are very grateful for their
hospitality. The facility was amazing! Thanks Munford
High and Barry Trobaugh, Director of Bands.
To the administration and support staff…THANK YOU! I
cannot do what I do without you. You guys are truly the
heart and soul of this organization and I thank you for
embracing me as the new director, being great supporters
of the organization, and also being great people. I
think I speak for the corps when I say that we wouldn’t
trade you guys for the world.
Camp began Friday night with a short meeting and
introductions of the new percussion staff lead by new
percussion caption head, Stephen Frittelli. Afterwards
we began tackling the camp goals, which were to leave
the camp on Sunday with 7 min. of music under our
fingers………..GOAL MET! The Hornline plowed their
way through all the show music and by the time we left
the camp, were performing at a high level.
The percussion staff did an incredible job with the
members this weekend. Each section of the percussion had
the opportunity to spend a lot of time with their new
staff instructors. The members had nothing but positive
things to say about both the style of teaching and the
energy that this crew brought in. Look for the
percussion section at Memphis Sound to be strong this
season.
The members worked very hard on Saturday, rehearing from
8am until midnight to make sure that our goals were met!
Sunday’s show and tell performance had the energy of
being at a live DCI event. The members really wanted to
display a high standard of excellence/performance to the
parents and friends that were in attendance…and BOY DID
THEY!
I think I speak for everyone when I say that I can’t
wait until the next camp.
Spots are available in all sections for the 2007 season
and the next camp is scheduled for March 30-April 1
(Brass and Percussion only). If you are looking for a
place to grow, learn, and have an incredible
life-altering experience…then Memphis Sound may be what
you are looking for. Contact a
caption-head for more information.
See you in four weeks!
Andre Feagin
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