WSU Trumpet

My brother put on a great show tonight with the Layton High choirs. As was to be expected, Joe Everton decided to start the show about 20 minutes late due to his famous "technical difficulties." The problem is that he tries to do everything himself. As the 7:00 downbeat time came and went, all the kids in the choir were simply standing around chatting with each other and with the audience. I guess I can't say that I mind because that's just Joe's way of doing things. I don't particularly agree with it because in my mind, it's a bit unprofessional. He needs to delegate some responsibility so that the show can get started without all the difficulties.

This year seems to be a rebuilding year for the choirs at LHS. They did a good job for the most part (despite half the time you couldn't hear them). However, on some charts, I thought to myself, "This isn't concert-ready. They shouldn't be performing this." I think the girls did really well, but the guys, especially Lyrics, had some real problems. Seriously, I don't think some of those kids can sing. Of course, the band drove me crazy. Those kids don't know an electric guitar from a pick ax. It's very obvious when you watch them try to play those instruments. Being an acoustic player now for some 13 years, I know what goes into learning a musical instrument with any degree of proficiency. Of course, the guitar is significantly more simple to play and make sound good than a brass instrument like the trumpet or the French horn. Those instruments require practice and skill to be able to get it right.

Well, it's actually getting really close to Tuesday, so before I have to make up a new list of favorites, I had better post this and be done for the day. Paz fuera.