Getaway Day

The last day of training camp at Antelope High School. The last ensemble block was devoted to timing issues primarily in the closer and a bit in the opener.

Then eat, shower, clean up and load. Buses are loaded by seniority, the only time that seniority of corps members is considered. However, with four buses, it is not as difficult as it would otherwise be.

Arrived here at West Valley High School around 5 a.m. Members (except the field lining crew) and instructional are sleeping, but of course the food crew volunteers are up. This is a terrific set up for us, a turf stadium (see photo), 2 other fields, a double large gym, home ec room and plenty of rooms for all the staff. Our host band director "TJ" Hepburn, has been very gracious, and is a drum corps alum from the 1990's (Limited Edition out of Columbus OH).

Rehearsal today, then off to the first show of the season at Mt. Sac in Walnut. We are still looking for tuba players and a guard person or two. If you are interested, please see us at the shows this weekend or drop by West Valley High in Hemet.