Greg Kihn from KFOX, a Bay Area classic rock station, held a contest for local school bands. All they needed to do was send in their cover of any classic rock song, and the listeners would pick the winners. The cool part was winners got to perform live during his morning show. On the way into work this morning I listened to Valley Christian High School cover "Funky Town", and I was impressed. Map props to Greg Kihn for doing this and promoting music in schools.

I remember my first performance - I was taking classical snare. Another girl and I were to perform in front off all the parents one night. I practiced like crazy - on my snare, on my drum seat, on my pillow ... anywhere. The big night came and I was terrified. It was just the two of us on stage. We started the song, but she faltered and completely stopped a few seconds into it. I saw her freeze out of the corner of my eye, but went back to reading the notes. I managed to make it all the way through with no mistakes. At the end I simply picked up my snare and walked off the stage, relieved. I never heard the audience since I was so focused. Later on my friends told my they were amazed I was able to keep going, and that was the best praise I could ever want.

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Published: (2006-03-23 17:33:07.0)