Yesterday was UNCs Homecoming game. I was invited to play with the alumni band. A group of about 10 of us stood together and played with the rest of the Pride of the Rockies Marching Band during pre-game. Then we sat with our sections (I was with the baritones) and played during the game.
All I can say is: I really miss marching band. The team lost 34-0 (28 of the points were scored in the first quarter), but the marching band never really cares - we still had a good time.
When we were getting in the stands, one of the current Pride members saw my shirt which said "Pride '93" on it and whispered to her friend "Wow! Did you see how long ago these guys were here?!?!!" I laughed... I thought to myself: "These guys must be in their 30s!!!"
It's amazing how much I still had memorized thirteen years later. It really was a good time -already making plans to go back for next year.
So far I've talked to one of the four marching band folks I know. She remembered you, "Oh YEAH! The TALL one!!" hehe.
ReplyDeleteMy advisor was there. He plays euphonium. He thought you might enjoy TubaChristmas in Larimer Square, Sunday Dec. 10th.
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Ellie