Practice, practice, practice...

Consistent effort earns MLHS wind ensemble a gig at Carnegie Hall

MOSES LAKE — The wind ensemble ran through the selection nice and slow the first time through; there are details that need attention. The tempo picked up, faster and then faster still. When practice was over, there was still work to be done – the sound needs to be crisp, the players as close to perfect unison as they can get. Moses Lake High School band instructor Pablo Hernandez reminded his musicians that practice now, even when it’s a chore, will pay dividends later. “Don’t wait until you feel inspired for practice,” he said. “Perspiration is better than inspiration.” ...