September 7, 2009

Happy Labor Day!

The Reidland Guard marched in today's parade. Thanks to all the parents who helped out and our bus driver who managed to get us out of a tight spot. Seventeen blocks is a long way for an old man but the kids didn't seem any the worse for the wear. I am looking forward to this weekend when the band will get to show off for the home crowd at the Reidland Day parade on Saturday and then on to our first competition at Madisonville North Hopkins. I hope to see all of the parents come out for these events.

 

Thanks to Eddie Hendrickson for the great photos of the band at the Paducah Labor Day Parade. Check them out here. Also take a look a last years group in the archive.

August 28, 2009

Our men put up a valiant effort but went down to Lone Oak 63 to 20. The score does not reflect the effort of our team. Compared to last years match, this group of Greyhounds is a new breed. I am looking forward to an exciting year.

The Reidland Guard displayed the 2009 show at half time and helped to pump up the crowd in pep band. With our first contest only two weeks away, I am excited about what our kids can do.

2009 Band Camp

Reidland Guard 2009 band camp has drawn to a close. Everyone worked very hard to make this years camp a success. Thanks to our instructors:

Lori Sharp Color Guard

Ryan Weldon Low Brass

DJ Culp Percussion

Spencer Sullivan Woodwinds

Chris Buis Brass

Michaela Powell & Alex Johnson Pit

42 students will take to the field this year to perform Igor Stravinsky's Firebird Suite.

DCI Masters of Summer Music Games

WHAT A RUSH!!!

The boosters returned in the wee hours Saturday morning from the Drum Corps International Masters of Summer Music Games in Murfreesboro Tennessee. 38 of this years 45 member Reidland Guard Marching Band were in attendance as well as 23 parents and guests. Despite traffic and a little bus trouble, the group was able to experience some of the finest marching corps in the country. At times the stadium shook with the raw power of percussion and brass and other times the performance was delicate and emotional. Our students were amazed and inspired by the marching precision and musical presentation. Special thanks to those who rode the bus with the kids and to our bus drivers for the safe trip. After spending 13 hours with your kids, I can say that there is no finer group and I look forward to a great marching season.

 Will Jones Treasurer 2009-07-25