re: Morgantown is a dump...

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Assuming she's a music student, this actually could be true, but I don't think a freshman is the principle percussionist in the WVU Symphony Orchestra.
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Not what I meant. More on that in a second.
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When I was in the College of Creative Arts, the percussion spots were filled with the senior (and juniors if needed) members of the percussion studio. There is a new head of percussion at the school, so I'm not sure if it's exactly the same as when I was there.

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It's still that way, and Ashley got in. And you have the right person. And yes, she tried out for cymbols. So perhaps you should speak to some of the members of the group, they're pretty tight.

So...my mistake, that's not what I meant....I was talking about her strides in music and percussion, because, as I am sure you know, there is a helluva lot more to music then just a marching band.

Actually, she is in the music department, works for Prof. Willis and we were delighted and honored by her progress this year.
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It is a possibility that she is principle percussionist in the WVU Wind Symphony. If that's the case, congratulations to her.

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It is not a possibility--that is in fact the case. And yes, she did it as a freshman.

I assure you She does a helluva lot more than just crash cymbals. The subject matter is partially my fault, so I apologize for any
mis communication--it had everything to do with her progression in music, not just her progression in the marching band.

Perhaps you should head down to the CAC and ask Willis, or even Matt Grupp, or Ryan how she's doing provided he's not the leading off ESPN
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Don't get me wrong, I do wish her good luck as she is a member of a group that I have nothing but fond memories of....

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Well then, thanks, but seriously, by the tone, I couldn't tell. You should go walk over to the CAC and visit the music department, things have changed over the last couple years.

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[quote]but please do not spread things that are untrue in a veiled attempt to downplay the prestige of a marching band that has received the Sudler Trophy.[/quote
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WTF????? Now I don't understand you at all.

Who's downplaying the prestige of the WVU band? Or the music department? Why the hell would I downplay my daughter's band or music department?

Think about it.

Look, if you wish to come in here and defend the WVU band, there was no need to. I have nothing but high regard for WVU. I'm proud of WVU, the marching band, and what my daughter is/has accomplished up there. I know she has a long way to go, no doubt. But she's progressing well.

And I'm very proud of her.

To think I'm cutting down the WVU band, or if you think I'm not going to defend my daughter-- well,
putting it in musical terms--you're off key.