My New High School Band

     Since I have come to Thailand I have had many great experiences, such as going to old temples, seeing Bangkok for the first time, and gaining lots of new friends... But the experience that has reminded me most of home so far has been joining my school's band. The band is great, and it helps me keep up on my Trumpet skills. It is made up of mostly 16 year old kids and younger, so I am the oldest one in the band. Some can read the music, but most just listen and copy the ones who can read it. The band teacher is really patient, and reminds me a lot of Mr. Brooks because of it. The band plays during morning assemblies (when it doesn't rain) and marches from time to time. They also play at parities, such as a retirement party for teachers. They are not really a concert band and have never preformed for the school before, but then I came along and the band teacher want to showcase me with the band. So last weekend was spent in long hours of practice (almost like when I went to All-State), and finally we had a concert for our school. I think it went well, but enough with the boring description. Here are the photos:

Our band teacher (in blue) makes sure we are on the right measure.

This kid doesn't even go to my school. But he has great talent.

Yes we even used the bongos and congas in our band.

I decided to represent my school band and where the T-shirt to practice.

The trumpet section. The one to my immediate right (my right, not yours) is the best trumpet player after me. He is one of those trumpet players who likes to play really loud, and he plays The Final Count Down all the time...

Our full band... We even have a tuba and a bass guitar, aren't you impressed Mr. Brooks.

The main supporters at the concert: Raul, John, Adjan (teacher) Me, my Thai teacher, and Adjan Penjun, my school councilor. The school director also came, but he his a very busy man and could only stay for a short time.

    The concert was only for the school to watch, but we will be playing at a retirement party next week. The party is for all the teachers in Udont Thani who are retiring. So many people will be there. Wish us luck...

Here is a video from that very party. I know we don't sound the greatest, but bare with us.