MCB Newsletter Volume 10, October 22, 2007

Monday, 22nd: 3:45 - 6:00 Rehearsal

Tuesday, 23rd UIL Schedule; 2 buses will stay for entire contest. 1 bus will return immediately after performance. Students need to report to band hall immediately after lunch period. Also, bring your duffle bag and $$ for dinner at the stadium concession stands. For spectators, admission in $3.00. Parking entrance is from Katyland drive, and spectator parking is to the right, while bus and equipment truck is to the left. Rhodes Stadium: Map Directions

Wed, 24th: No Practice. Band hall doors locked at 3:45 PM Sharp!

Thursday, 25th: 3:45 - 6:00 Rehearsal

10/26, Fri : BHS v. Milby @ Butler;  Report to Fundamental block in Full Dress Uniform at 5 PM (game 7:30 PM)

Saturday, 27th: Depending on results of UIL, the band may or may not attend Sam Houston Contest. All Buses will stay for entire contest. Information available http://www.shsu.edu/~music/events/marching.php Look under Marching Band Fest. Complete itinerary and many more details have been posted here.

29th , 30th and 31st ---No Practice.

Team,

We go to UIL this Tuesday, October 23rd.

For months now, our students and parent volunteers have worked tirelessly taking each step as a team on our way to this important event.

Now that we are here, I want to tell you that while we deserve and have proven in rehearsal and at games that our Mighty Cardinal Band is a First Division Band, the rating we get on Tuesday will be decided by three fallible human beings. One of them will love our cutting edge style and music. One will have no idea why he or she is there. Another will be looking for each error or tic and will be keeping a tight score. Well, good for them!

My experience since coming to Bellaire has provided me with an opportunity to work with the finest students and families in my entire career. So my personal and professional goals for this semester are already achieved.

In conclusion, we should all be very proud of the hard work and vast accomplishments of the past 80 days and continue to raise the bar for ourselves in every endeavor as we go forward.

The students have already won!

Best wishes

Robert Sullivan