I like the way the line-up draws the eye. I think I'd have preferred it if the flute in the foreground wasn't so prominent as it detracts from the rest of the line up a little.
Been there, hated that! Perhaps since I've been in this position before, I read more emotion into it than I should, but I feel for these kids, heh. Band is cool. Actually having to wear that much polyester, not cool! And those hats... oy!