Elizabeth Forward Bus Accident

I had planned on writing today about my trip to New York City earlier this week, but I wanted to write a few words about the bus accident you may have been hearing about in the news. I'll post about New York later.

I'm sure you all saw the story about the Elizabeth Forward Indoor Drumline on their way to Wilidwood, NJ for the TOB Indoor Championships.

The thoughts and prayers of everyone here at Progressive Music go out to everyone who was on that bus especially band director, Dave Cornelius. Thursday morning is the day I usually see Dave as Elizabeth Forward is one of my accounts and my alma mater. So, it was odd yesterday to hear about him and the drumline yesterday. Just from looking at the pictures of the bus, I'd say everyone is lucky that they are as un-injured as they are. I imagine that Dave was sitting in the first seat on the passenger side of the bus, hence the reason he was injured enough to stay over night. That's the seat I always sit in when I'm on a band trip. For all the years of trips I've been on, I can certainly say that we have been lucky with our travel. We've only had minor incidents.

I guess it makes everyone in the band world stop and think a little bit about their travle plans.

I hear that Dave is on the way home. I hope he is well and I wish him the best. I hope to see him next week!