Ian's Wild Ramblings

Category: Band

  • One Again, I’m Back: Part II

    Okay so I’m really starting to see a pattern now. During the summer while on internship, I have lots of free time and write a lot on here. Then during the school year I barely have enough time to eat so I don’t. Now this strategy is great and all except that the block where…

  • Indy 500 – Hottest ever

    Indy 500: a longstanding Purdue AAMB Tradition Ever since the first history night during band camp, I’ve known about the opportunity to play in the Indy 500. The Purdue AAMB has been an integral part of it for, as of now, the last 99 years. On the surface it sounds like a wonderful thing to…

  • Once Again, I’m Back.

    So it’s been about a year… “Back again” I have to say, I think I’ve been doing pretty well for myself. I took up running, got accepted into college, went there, joined the marching band, completed a semester, got a job, and all sorts of other neat things. From an outside perspective, I guess you…

  • I’m Back. And It’s About Time.

    So What Happened? I’ve been thinking back and forth whether or not I, when I get back into doing this, should address the fact that it’s been about four months since my last activity. The easy thing to do is just not do it. But I’m a little less lazy than that. Not much less,…

  • First Day of Band Camp! Somehow We Survived!

    So today marks the first day of my last band camp. More mixed feelings but mostly happy. If any of you are reading this, DRINK WATER. It’s gonna be one hot week but I know we can all do it. Other than that, yeah I still don’t really have a theme for this blog yet…

  • End Of Pre Band Camp 2016

    Today marks the last day of my last pre band camp. After six years, I have to say I definitely have a few mixed feelings. I’m coming to the conclusion that this year will be full of lasts. Having said that, We had an amazing first week and I am so incredibly excited for this…