This Band took second place behind my daughter's (Kakazu jr high) Band at the Japanese Nationals in the 2000 season. This is the encore show once again in Jan 2001, at the Naha Budokan, where the annual season finale takes place.
Not the same person. Unfortunately however, especially at the Jr High level, a teacher moves to another Jr. High every 3 to 5 years. So no one band gets to keep a good instructor for too long. High school is suppose to be the same, But Nishihara has held their instructor for 8 years now. There are a lot of Drum Corps exhibitions and Alumni here now and they are putting their experience into their work.
compared to Kakuza it was pretty sloppy. the formations didnt always lock and there were some interval problems. but otherwise it was still a really good performance adn we still cant discard the fact that this is a jr high band. the music was ok for the most part. not my favorite. the ending was rather nice though. I think band directors all over the states should show their bands Nishihara HS and Kakuza jr high. so they would know, that is how it should be done
