For the band members, it is a very long day. Rehearsal and pictures precede the actual concert. Rehearsal starts in the morning and is pretty long. Along with the music, the band learns how to get in the theatre and on stage. Also, we learn how to head off stage so we can play the final song. Once rehearsal is done, there is a brief break to change into uniform for pictures to be taken. After pictures and a lunch break, we do final preparation and then perform the concert.
While the day is long, it is also fun. In between songs, there is a chance for funny commentary. During a break from the music, someone in the audience yelled, "Happy Birthday, Dr. Bates!" We broke into song and requested a speech. After his introduction, he quoted "Respect," one of the songs from the Divalicious show. This speech was one of the best I have heard.
Post-concert pictures are very common. Band members typically get pictures taken with their friends and family. This year, I got a picture with one of my section leaders who is one of our "Mister Sisters" of Tau Beta Sigma and a field conductor. This was his last Band-O-Rama and he has been my "BC buddy" for this year. We are the only two baritone players who read bass clef music. The others read treble clef. This made me realize that he won't be around next year and I'm really going to miss him, even if he picks on me constantly.
BC Buddies!
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