Here we go again

I have some disappointing news for my music world. I hope none of the band kids read this yet, since I haven’t given them the address, but here goes…

Our high school band director got another offer out-of-state and will be leaving. He was being stretched too thin here (being forced to teach four subjects outside of music) Here are my thoughts (in no certain order of importance, mind you):

<1.> I hope I still have a job for the fall.
<2.> I hope the kids aren’t too upset, b/c they really loved him.
<3.> I hope we get someone who cares enough to make sure the kids keep up their spirits and want to continue to do well.
<4.> I hope the whole season is still in production.

This happened at a really bad time. We only have a few weeks before band camp is supposed to start (that is, if I am still even a part of it)! The student officers have already expressed their commitment to keeping the band together and not letting the grass grow under their feet. I am so proud of them… I don’t know who they are yet, but this is what the booster club president relayed to me, and I know they will do what they say.

I called my mom and my husband to vent last night about it. I was so frustrated.

I have so much more to write about this, but I can’t even come up with the words right now.