Yesterday, October 23, 2021, the Pirate Band set sail for their 3rd consecutive trip to the UIL Area Marching Competition. After an overwhelming sendoff including a police escort and lots of support from our Pirate Band Family, we traveled through fog and rain to Beeville. The band competed against 29 other 1st division marching bands with one unifying goal in mind, to perform their best so far. This incredibly talented group of students did not let us down, they left everything on the field, including new visuals and marching drill that had not been performed at a competition before. (They learned them all in less than 1 week!) It was by far the band's best performance this year!
When prelims were over, and the dust had settled, the band fell short of advancing to finals; but not for a lack of effort. Our competitive marching season has come to an end, but our quest for excellence has only just begun... Does it ever really end? We came home Saturday night to even MORE support from our wonderful Pirate Band Family, in what was a very emotional show of love. If nothing else, our band, our supporters, and our town have come together as the "Pirate Band Family" in what has completely surpassed my expectations, which is the greatest victory in my opinion.
If you happen to see a Marching Band kid, please don't hesitate to show them your love and support! Don't Stop Us Now...cause we're havin' a good time!