Impressions: Rain II

Erjika Tevkana

the first "Rain" was kinda dark. It needed cheering up!


It's cold, wet, and unbelievably beautiful. There's something to be said in playing in the rain. At least during practice.

You and the rest of the band have been outside for an hour already, and you're doing one more run-through to make sure you've got it down. Everyone is soaked to the skin, and it's so cold you're actually starting to feel warm.

You stand at attention, and try not to smile as the drum major slips a little on the podium. At his downbeat, you start playing. The dark, schizophrenic music captures the mood perfectly. As if on signal, the rain picks up again, matching the music's crescendos.

Every time you hit the bells, water goes plinking away. You can't help bit grin. What would it look like if you sprinkled some glitter on there?

As the music swells, the rain pours down in sheets. Fat raindrops splatter on the ground, adding to the sound of the cymbals. The movement ends, and everything is silent, save for the ever-present rain.

As soon as the drum major says to relax, everyone starts laughing. The snare drummer is in hysterics because every time he hit his drum, all the water would splash into his face. Your friend is making a face because she had to stand at attention in an ankle-deep pool.

It's still freezing cold, but you smile. It was worth it.