Final Performance of "Video Games" for CRUB!

This is the last-ever performance of "Video Games" for the Round Up Band.  They competed in the finals for the World Association of Marching Show Bands in Calgary 2012.  The finals were done at the Stampede centennial.

We're so proud of CRUB for their magnificent work!

Evolution of a Field Show

Both my kids are in Calgary Round Up Band.  Erin is a Drum Major-in-Training (A D.I.T.) and Tim was selected to do some of the "motion" elements on the field.  The clips I have here don't highlight Erin much (she spends a lot of time on the right hand side of the field and is carrying a Tenor Saxophone) but Tim is easy to recognize:  he has his pyjamas on!  You'll see him fight Jordan (who's not recognizable as himself:  he's wearing a full-body "Bowser" costume).

The first clip shows the field show in its more-or-less raw state.  It's the first public performance and was done in Red Deer in early May.  There are some elements where they just stood and played.

This next clip is of the more polished show that was done on May 27th.  If you don't want to watch both clips, this is the one to see!  I'll have even more practiced versions online after they become available!

Tim was also asked to help out the Stampede Band with their 100 Anniversary show.  He's the teenager in their field show:

(And if you want to see the less-polished version of the show above, watch the link below).