It's that time of the year...when students shine their horn, oil their valves, and the butterflies begin to kick in! The 70th Annual Pigskin Jubilee is this weekend.

I remember being a part of Pigskin when I was at La Feria High School. It was so much fun. I remember walking onto the field in McAllen thinking, wow - this is the biggest stadium in the Valley & all eyes are on us, for the next 15 minutes! What a fantastic feeling.

I know a lot of kiddos have put in some long hours, since the summer...lot of sweat, tears, dropped horns, stained shoes, and a little sun burn for some...

This weekend is when it pays off. I'd encourage everyone to be a part of PJ. It is a tremendous effort put on by the students & for anyone who enjoys music. Over the last 2 weekends, I've had a chance to see several bands & thier shows. I have been impressed with a lot of them. Two that come to mind are Harlingen & Weslaco. For our friends in the Coastal Bend, Tuloso-Midway has a very neat show as well.

The RGV has two regions, so the bands west of Donna, will be playing in McAllen. From Donna, east - bands will be performing at Bobby Morrow Stadium in San Benito. Both facilities are fantastic places to play, with quality band programs, boosters, and administration. Make plans to attend either one. It is well worth the price of admission. If you go early, take an umbrella to block out the sun.

This weekend promises to be a very exciting time - look forward to hearing some strong brass!

I found a video online. It's the Ohio State University Band performing their halftime show. I am not a Buckeye fan at all, but I enjoy good music & this was a fantastic performance. The audio is not great, but the visual is fantastic. Listen closely, as you will hear some familiar sound effects. Their show pays tribute to video games...from Halo, Pac-Man, Tetris, and several more. Njoy!