McCallum High School 2019 UIL State Marching Contest 11/4/2019

[@cheapchianti6478]

I live in the cul de sac across from where the band rehearses. When I moved here I thought being subject to a practicing band every morning would be hateful. But rather than an annoyance, I started to look forward to hearing them start, and they became my alarm clock. Over time I began to think of what all those kids had to do to get up and get into work mode. It was motivation to get up and get my day started. I started to really listen. I heard the conductor direct, encourage, scold, and praise. I heard them get more nuanced, more tight, more enthusiastic. I got the music stuck in my head. It became something I looked forward to. I'm so glad now that I live where I can hear them; it's a great way to wake up. Keep it up, McCallum: you're making my day.

[@McCallumBand]

That is so awesome! These kids are definitely inspirational - so glad we can start your day on a positive note!

[@wartzoson]

This is cool

[@dagnabitkat]

awww, as the mom of one of the Mac band kids (he's in college now), this makes me so so happy. they do work so hard, and invest so much of themselves. it's awesome to see someone from outside the band world bubble recognize that. thanks for posting this.

[@ck0074]

My band made it to state in 1a and yall were the first band we came and watched. Yall were so good one girl started crying.

[@OmarPhoenix]

Wow. Just wow. I graduated from McCallum almost 25 years ago and I thought the band back then was bad ass. You guys are stellar now. Fantastic. Keep it up.

[@ChrisJones68]

Thanks! The Mac Band is excited to begin performing their 2021 show, "Mirage" this football season. Stay tuned!

[@endermenendez4379]

Lol I hear bits of an old show I used to play brings back memories ❤️😭

[@Denver3103]

Loved this show

[@florencebriceno5714]

What an AMAZING PERFORMANCE !!!! the talent that keeps coming out of MAC Fine Arts !!! Congratulations to ALL on an OUTSTANDING performance. You are definitely CHAMPS in my book !!!! Many blessings to all the Seniors and the future leaders.

[@McCallumBand]

Thank you so much!

[@hwastae]

That trombone solo though 🤧🤟Outstanding job and congrats to the whole band! 💜 - tiny trombone player from Elgin

[@McCallumBand]

Right? Jacob, aka Perseus, is AMAZING!

[@themanlogan7551]

Love the show, I’m from The Elgin band if you’re curious

[@devlingarcia9]

Logan my man is that you

[@themanlogan7551]

what’s up Devlin

[@jaimesosa9447]

What was the placing?

[@McCallumBand]

Mccallum placed #14 out of the 34 bands in the preliminary round.

[@bluuvi9042]

Did yall make it to finals?

[@McCallumBand]

Sadly, no. They only took 12 bands for finals, so we just missed the cutoff.

[@bluuvi9042]

McCallum Band that sucks but dont let that bring the band down i really loved yalls show and i hope to see another good show next year

[@McCallumBand]

@@bluuvi9042 Thank you so much! We will work tirelessly next year and every year to put out a show that reflects the incredible talent and hard work our kids put in every day to make the band at McCallum amazing!