I think the schools are putting the wrong emphaasis on the wrong
sylabl.
Marching band drives me crazy, and the sad thing is, we practiced the
2 hours every weekday (hot sun or cold rain). And we got 2nd to last at area
marching (every band in our area made it to area except ONE band, so the judges
were being lenient!). I dont understand why about 75% to 90% of the band
students love it so much. It doesn't make me feel like part of a big family, it
makes me feel more like I'm part of a slave laborer camp, getting a concert horn
in return.
Big waste of time and bad health risks along with it (skin cancer). I
wish somehow we could do something to change the bands way of getting
funds.......must brainstorm.
Another sad thing, we had pre UIL for concert contest and came back
with 3 3's!!! WHY GOD!?
Thinking of a way to get out of band and continue to put enough
practice hours in efficiently.....
Glad I'm in the Youth Symphony.
Im starting my own small organization against marching bands that
force students to march, its called PAMBFSTM (People Against Marching Bands
Forcing Students To March) does it sound catchy?
Michael
PS: I don't have anything against marching bands. I have things
against "bands" that make you march or else get out. I understand some people have
different tastes and like marching, thats good. If you like what your doing, go
for it.
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