Let’s All Salute the Apocalypse!
By Pat Gerber
Not sure if your son or daughter has mentioned to you that the Apocalyptic Midnight is coming to Carmel High School on Saturday, October 6. Yes, I know, you are probably asking yourself the same question I did when I first got wind of this event…..is it possible to be midnight during an apocalypse? Hats off to the Senior Class as they incorporated the two major themes that were suggested for this year’s Bandcoming Dance…..the Apocalypse and Midnight in Paris. If hosting the Apocalyptic Midnight Bandcoming Dance isn’t an example of collaboration and teamwork, not sure what is!
I certainly felt like a parent, an old parent as my daughter likes to say, when I tried to think of the appeal of the world ending. I obviously was not thinking of the cool scenery that would be built by the band members who are also artistic, or the awesome lighting that the band member who is a lead tech student for theater productions could set up, or the amazing catch phrase (dance ‘til the world ends) that could be incorporated. No, I was much too literal in my thinking (apocalypse is defined as any universal or widespread destruction or disaster on dictionary.com). This will be a night to remember that is certain…..but for great reasons!
For new band and guard parents, I know that the whole “Bandcoming” thing is perhaps a little odd and didn’t appear to be as well publicized as most band events. I think it is pretty awesome, though, that this event is designed, planned, and orchestrated primarily by the Seniors. There are some great parents who have helped the kids but this is truly a kid-planned night. So on top of keeping up with AP classes, applying to colleges, band practice, SAT tests, and a number of other obligations – these kids have planned a really fun and well-deserved event for band and guard members!
Rest assured, your child will survive the Apocalyptic Midnight that is occurring in the band room on October 6……and should have some great memories to share with you on October 7.