watching the video of 1996 DCI Finals Retreat,

2 ties: Crossmen & Magic of Orlando for 8th, Blue Devils and Phantom Regiment for 1st.

The crowd reactions for 8th include some groans of disappointment, but the crowd goes wild at the tie for first.

made me start thinking…what if we had a tie in DCI 2013?

if it was between SOA and Crossmen…I’d probably cry.

Happy Holidays from Spirit of Atlanta,
from our f<(mily to yours :)

camp was fun.

met tumblr folk!

and we ended up talking about tumblr IRL haha.

horn salutes aren’t very fun.

can’t wait to see everyone who’s coming! :D

wow.

I’m really ready for this audition.

Like…I don’t think I’ve ever felt more prepared for one before.

yiss.

a small one.

“Just an old sweet song…” with a small delta.

on my right wrist, over my scars.

oh and I made this just now :)

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a caption head from my past 2 summers just donated $100 to my tuition…

seriously, I think I might cry.

(and if you’d like to donate too, here’s the link <3 )

So seeing as my funds are not as secure as they’ve been the past 2 years, I’ve created a ChipIn page if anyone would like to donate.

If you’ve checked out my blog, you know how much this activity means to me and any donations you guys can give, big or small, is greatly appreciated. Help me out so I can see some of y’all this summer and put on a great show! :)

http://dhaven.chipin.com/spirit-of-atlanta-2013

mission accomplished: officially ready for my 2013 audition.

i’m not sorry

it’s rough, I’m aware :P

but here it is, Georgia on My Mind (mellophone solo)