We've Got The Spirit!

So, it's crazy hot. We've been on a bus for HOURS. The kids are wearing polyester and standing in full sun. They've been on their feet practicing for another hour and a half after the bus ride. They finally get a break, and drink some water. So, what to do next? Randomly break into another song, of course. Without direction. Just because, hey, they REALLY like to play.

And try playing other instruments, just for fun. (They have an odd definition of fun.)


Then they get all gussied up in their band uniforms.

But do they run willy-nilly to their spot in the stands, like the other bands? I think not! Two by two, marching formation, playing songs as they go - you draw a lot of attention when you travel with the Saucon band!


Which is not to say they don't know how to have fun once they get to the stands...

But when they join the UDel band on the field, it's back to business!

Check out the video of UDel's band day performance (featuring Saucon, and oh, 1000 other kids) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fHARVt0pOI

To make the whole day especially thrilling, a gentleman tapped one of our directors on the shoulder and congratulated the band on their performance. Who was the gentleman? Why, none other than Senator (soon to be Vice President) Joe Biden!