IMEA

On Columbus Day, I completed my last ever IMEA auditions.  And let me just tell you, boy am I glad.  IMEA auditions are basically a bunch of geeky band boys standing around waiting to audition.  None of them are very good at small talk, and are just incredibly awkward.
IMEA is a lot like that too.  Luckily I have managed to form some strong friendships with a couple boy trombonists.  They are all from in town and I have played in numerous groups with them, and take lessons from the same teacher.  Out of the three closest, two still have the geeky band guy vibe, but they're okay.  The other one...well let’s just say he's sort of a stud.
But, at IMEA, I have only had the opportunity to sit by one these friends once.  Last year.  Every other year I've been stuck in between two geeky guys.  Usually I can get along with one of two fairly well, so long as they’re not too pompous and arrogant.  Almost every year, this guy asks for my number.  And it's always in the most awkward way possible.
Regardless, I had a great audition.  And I found out that I made both concert band and jazz band.  I'm super excited for the Jazz festival in a few weeks!