Sunday morning, Deirdre woke up at 6:30 in the morning. She needed to be at the

high school for 8:00 to do some warm-ups and marching and maneuvering (M and

M's) things before they left for Lackawanna Stadium.

Before getting on the buses, they had a 20 minute break for eating and

relaxing. Some people went to Burger King or McDonald's to get a quick bite of

breakfast.

After everyone was back, they boarded the buses and were off to ACC's.

Harry and Deirdre sat together on the bus they were assigned to. Harry helped

with getting the pit set up and out on the field.

"You nervous?" Harry asked her.

"A little. It's common to be nervous though. If we're not nervous, that

shows that you're not mentally ready to perform today."

"Well, that's god to know, because I'm nervous as well." Harry smiled and

looked down at the floor. Harry looked out the window and took in the buildings

that went by. Deirdre leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. They cuddled in

the seat until they got to the stadium.

At the stadium, everyone got off and made a bathroom stop. They then

came back, changed, and warmed up in their assigned spot until it was time for

them to go onto the field and perform.

After a long practice, it was finally time for the Berwick Area Senior

High School Marching Ensemble to perform. The band marched up the road to get to

the field entrance and waited for the band playing prior to them to finish.

The band before them finished and they went onto the field. They waited

until their band name was called to go onto the field.

"Drum majors, is your band ready?" the announcer called over the intercom

right after the judges signaled that they were ready.

The drum majors turned to face the booth between the two rows of seating

and did their salute.

"Berwick Area Senior High School Marching Ensemble, you may take the

field in competition," the announcer said.

The band performed their music with all of the energy they had in them

and more. The crowd was very into the music. The crowd cheered every time the

band did some difficult formation or someone had a solo somewhere.

The band ended their show and went off of the field. There was a smile

on every performer's face. Mr. Wasser was even smiling as he came off the field

with the band.

After everyone was back at the buses, they changed (don't worry, band

people wear clothes underneath their uniforms.). They then went to Wegman's to

get something to eat and walk around the store to waste some time.

Everyone finished their shopping and went back to the buses. Harry and

Deirdre changed into their Hogwarts uniforms at this time.

When they arrived back at the stadium, Harry and Deirdre got up and ran

off the bus as quick as they could. They then went to the band truck to get

Deirdre's trumpet. They went to where the Hogwarts band was rehearsing after

that.

The Berwick Band went into the stadium and took their seats in the upper

level of the stadium like they always did. They sat there and watched all the

bands until it was time for the awards ceremony.