Today was the first day of marching band camp. Well... what used to be marching band camp. Pre-covid, the whole band would go to a big scout ranch and spend the week playing music, hanging out and getting to know one another before school and the football season started. Now, they meet for 3 hours in the evening outdoors, in groups of no more than 5-10, everyone 6 ft. apart, wearing masks, getting their temperature checked every hour by a licensed nurse, using hand sanitizer every 30 minutes, and going home alone - no carpooling! All so that they can practice songs they will never play before a game because football has been cancelled. Covid life sucks. Benjamin tried to remain positive, though, and he's been really good about practicing and doing his best. He wanted to play the drums like he did last year, but no 9th graders were allowed drums so he got cymbals. He's so rhythmically talented, though, that he's perfect for this loud, shrill instrument. He can keep on beat perfectly. Watching the drumline perform is so fun. They really get into it. They dance around and rock to the music. They really look like they're having a great time. I wasn't allowed to get close enough for a picture of the practice, so I made Benjamin get them out at home. He hated it, but gave me a wonderful, fake smile anyway. :)
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