Irina Gonzalez, a 2006 member of Blue Knights, sent this picture.
This picture was taken on Finals night at the 2006 DCI World Championships in Madison, Wis. My brother (Andres) and I finished our first year as drum corps members with the Blue Knights, but for me it would be the last. Being an ageout was tough, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. It was the most amazing experience in my life, and if I had the opportunity, I would do it again. My only regret is that I didn't audition earlier in life.
Piano is my major instrument and as a music major, I play clarinet in the concert ensembles. I picked up the mellophone in September and auditioned in December, so if you think you can't do it ... think again! My brother plays saxophone and auditioned for a color guard spot with as much practice as I had on mellophone.
As the audition dates grow near and you're having doubts, go for it! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Nothing is impossible.
Thanks, Irina!
This picture was taken on Finals night at the 2006 DCI World Championships in Madison, Wis. My brother (Andres) and I finished our first year as drum corps members with the Blue Knights, but for me it would be the last. Being an ageout was tough, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. It was the most amazing experience in my life, and if I had the opportunity, I would do it again. My only regret is that I didn't audition earlier in life.
Piano is my major instrument and as a music major, I play clarinet in the concert ensembles. I picked up the mellophone in September and auditioned in December, so if you think you can't do it ... think again! My brother plays saxophone and auditioned for a color guard spot with as much practice as I had on mellophone.
As the audition dates grow near and you're having doubts, go for it! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Nothing is impossible.
Thanks, Irina!