Happy 4th of July Weekend / 1st Public Performance

Well it's too late to turn back now. The Olympic Orchestra has had their first public performance (Well at least the Modesto area performers have). They marched in the 2008 4th of July parade in Modesto California. The performance was very impressive and we can't wait to hear what it sounds like with all 2008 members performing it together in Beijing. The Orchestra was well received by the onlookers, and there was only one comment made about "Human Rights" or "Free Tibet", and since that was not the general consensus, it was pretty much ignored. Most of the comments that I heard were supportive and ones of congratulations and pride. On thing is for sure, I haven't had to walk that far in very long time. That's right, all of us proud parents got to walk the route with the Orchestra while they played. We acted as liaisons to the crowd if anyone had questions regarding the trip, other performances and just general congratulations that are invoked from a chance of a lifetime such as this. The final result of this public appearance in the 4th of July Parade was that the Olympic Orchestra took first place in the marching band division in the parade. I have posted some pictures on the photo site that you can access at the "Little's Links" on the right hand side of the page. The Olympic Orchestra will have a farewell performance on July 22nd at the Downy High School Stadium at 7:00pm. Everyone is invited to attend as this is an attempt to raise some funds to offset the travel costs to the students. The cost is only $5.00 per ticket. If you aren't able to make it the program would happily accept any cash donations that you might want to give. That was my shameless plug at marketing and drumming up donations. I know it was pretty pathetic. Well enjoy the pictures and until the next fascinating installment of "Where's the Little's". . .Peace out!