During this tour we have often spent a lot of time as a tour group not a band. This being said the feeling of playing and going what we came here to do is beyond description. The students of Ryukoku University welcomes us with open arms and from the moment we began preparation for the concert it truly seemed like home. We have spent much time on this tour meeting people briefly and saying good bye. But after spending time meeting the students of Ryukoku, we had a much harder goodbye to say. To our own seniors. As the last concert on tour this was the seniors last concert and every moment was a mix of celebration and sorrow. While doing our preconcert routine, the looming sense of finality was ever present. We all kept composure the best we could, but hearing the last devo of tour from our beloved president made the situation seem so real. The preconcert was the same, the people were the same, however this was the last concert we would play in this country and this was the last time THIS Wind Ensemble would play together. If I am going to be honest, I do not remember much from during the concert. We played our hearts out, and we played for those we love: the ones we have just met as well as the ones who have greeted us everyday at 4:50. I feel as if the concert was very representative of the time we have spent together as an ensemble. A whirlwind of little moments, not remembering any wrong notes, but the way Jami looked at the band when giving his goodbye. Or the dancing backstage and the smiles shared between friends- American and Japanese. Cherry blossoms in Japan are cherished for their exceeding beauty even though they only get a short period of time to bloom. The Japanese people recognize the importance of cherishing little moments of beauty, because something is temporary doesn’t make it less important- it makes it all the more incredible. The time spent in this band and with the seniors has been short, but I will be forever grateful for the little moments that have changed my life. To the seniors, thank you for the music- these little moments with you have changed all of our lives. Thank you.