Dearest Sarah,
(I hope I don't sound too mean because I really want to voice out what I feel now and I hope you won't get offended.
And I wonder if I should post it here or email you. Tsk. )
About the whole passion for band dying down thing. (Since I'm going to graduate, I'm just going to say it all.) My passion died down too. Whose passion didn't die down. Valerie Gay, I'm sure yours did too. From writing 'NYCB' on every possible surface (which includes things like the concrete floor infront of the track wtc.) in sec one to thinking of all kinds of reasons to pon band in sec four, I can't deny that my passion didn't stayed the same throughout my whole time in band. But I still stayed together with the band until now, no? Ah I don't know what point I'm trying to get across but I hope you'll get it that once you start with band, it's only responsible that you stick with it and pull through to the very end. Together.
Also, something
did happen when you were missing pracs during that period of time - seconds totally didn't have enough volume to balance the thirds and first. And, I feel that it's a little selfish to just leave like that since the seniors really had a hard time trying to put everyone into place to balance the whole trombone's sound and I guess the next batch will have to do it all over again once you leave.
(Grah was that too straightforward?)And next year is SYF and you're quitting?! You might think that your playing is not up to standard. But really (from the bottom of my liver,) your playing IS good. It might not be the best but it is so much better than mine (ask my batchies about my playing when I was in trumpets. It was er.. horrible). So even though you might think that your playing will not benefit the band, you have to know that every player counts.
I know that saying all these will not change your mind on quitting and I'm not trying to make you feel bad for leaving or whatsoever but I hope you'll understand that we did appreciate all you've done for band all this while.
AHHH this post is so unorganized and I doubt anyone can make any sense out of this (my mind is all too messed up thinking that you are quitting band. *dramatic sigh) BUT ANYWAYS, I need you to know that I'm not angry or mad. But I guess I'm just sad that you are quitting. Hm, lastly, thank-you for everything you've done for trombones and band these 3 years yah! :D
I LOVE YOU SARAH LEE! <3
&loveTROMBONES; 6:33 pm