On February 27, the Vinita High School Wind Ensemble qualified for state contest by receiving a rating of I or superior at district contest. They will perform at the state band contest at Oklahoma State University, April 20-22. A sax quartet including Matthew Butner, Xavier Idleman, Ryan Lucas, and Forrest Blount also received a superior rating and will perform at state contest.
We had a great time, but ready to be back in hornet country.
All the kids have thier spots and we had several very good run throughs. Should be a great halftime show. A few more rehearsals and a run through with Eddie Money on Saturday, but that’s all the marching for tonight. Back to the hotel to change, then New Years Eve Dinner and Dance.
Saw a little Beale street. Now St. Judes.
We had a great first day. Time to relax a little then get some sleep. Tomorrow – Slave Haven Underground Tour – guided tour and museum visits about the underground railroad, mass band rehearsal, then new years dinner and dance.
