BYU-Idaho Symphony Band performing in Louisiana

Tomorrow night on the 14th, the BYU-Idaho Symphony Band will be performing in our back yard, at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, about 30 minutes drive north of Houma. They will also be performing in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, during their tour. How did they end up coming to Thibodaux? Maybe it had something to do with the fact that their director, Diane Soelberg, was a former member of our ward in the 1980's. I was told at church today that she was sorely missed when she left, because of her piano playing skills. It so happens that Thibodaux Ward's annual crawfish boil will be this coming Saturday, the same day that the band members are scheduled to perform in New Orleans. They have accepted our invitation to participate, so we will have approximately 50 additional people at our crawfish boil this year. I can't wait to see them rolling up their sleeves and tackling a heaping plate of crawfish (generic link to get the idea). I'll be sure to send some pictures of the experience. A cajun band will be providing live music for all to enjoy, so the symphony members will get the whole cajun experience. It should be fun!