Today was the big parade for the new governor. It was extremely cold and the 3 miles that we had to march plus the 1 hour long parade rest didn't help us any. But it did go pretty good. And it was a lot of fun getting to see the different bands. I do have to admit that when I was in the warm up room with the other 30 bands I did try to show off. I played numerous high F's. Maybe I had good range because I was so pumped and excited about the entire event. But over all I had a lot of fun putting the uniform on one more time. Now it's back to working on my Haydn Trumpet Concerto and my all county stuff. I am also starting to give a sax player some music lessons. Like the basic stuff how to read whole notes ext. Ever since what I did last year in teaching that trumpeter how to read music and get 2nd chair at all county junior band my reputation as a teacher has increased so I'll see how it goes with this wind player.