Well, it's been awhile. The band trip to So Cal is over and they not only had an awesome time, they came back with hardware. Various trophies and plaques for Best Band, Judge's favorite, Gold award for 1st place in their division and a top soloist for one of the trumpet players. There was also an invitation to a competion next spring in Boston, but finances and lack of returning band members may keep them from going there. Just have to wait and see. I'm definitely chaperoning that one if they go.