Off To A Wicked Hot Start

The temperatures were blazing in Normal, Illinois today. 94 degrees with a heat index of over 100 and humidity the likes of Houston in July! But 474 students hit the field with an incredible energy level and before you knew it the first session at Bands of America was over.

Currently everyone is in the auditorium learning the basic conducting rules and guidelines that will be used throughout the week.

It’s just the beginning and tomorrow we hit the ground running. More soon!

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