What can be better than watching your favorite team play a great game of football?
Well, listening to the band that pumps up that team, I say!
The Mr. might say, “For shame!” Nothing should upstage goal-line stances!
But, being a Drum Line Mom, I think I just might have to beg to differ.
Last Friday night, Rooster’s high school played its first home football game. The band was in the stands, pumping energizing music into the stadium and encouraging the team to work harder.
Honestly, before last year, I never paid much attention to the band.
In fact, dare I say that the band was a teensy bit annoying at times?
Now, don’t you start throwing drum sticks at me!
I’m just being honest.
I’ve gotta tell you that now, I am mesmerized by the band.
I don’t know if it’s the music or the kids.
I guess it’s a combination of the two. All I know is that I love watching the looks on the faces of those participating.
The kids are having fun, plain and simple.
I especially enjoy watching my Rooster’s face as he leans over and looks at the other drummers as they are playing.
I have no idea if he’s playing the music correctly. All I know is that he is having a great time jamming out with the kids he has spent hours upon hours with.
I love watching the drum line as it stands on the track and plays various cadences while the rest of the band files into the stands.
I love watching the kids line up and await their turn to play the much-practiced halftime show.
I especially love, after the game, looking back at the pictures I took, never realizing the concentration it takes to play well.
Rooster’s face said it all (wish I could show you).
And after the game, I love riding home with Rooster and getting his take on the evening.
It reminds me of riding home with Chicky after soccer games.
I’ve learned to ask a few questions but mostly to listen.
So yes. It’s almost Fall, and, thus, it’s football season.
More importantly, it’s Band Season.
Let the fun begin!
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AuburnChick's Adventures 
The best part of the football games is the band. Sounds like your son did great. The drummers are so important!!
Once again I am a bad mother….Friday night was our first football game of the season. My “baby” played the tuba and I forgot my camera! I was too worried about the band being outfitted in their band uniforms for the first time. Just a couple issues with shoes and hats, but all was good.