Did you know? Ninety-two percent of people who play an instrument say they were glad they learned to do so, according to a 2000 Gallup Poll.

Being a band kid is nothing like the movies and stereotypes. As a band kid of three years, I can certainly speak on the matter. Band is not just a class; it’s more like a lifestyle. It is a terrific way to make something of yourself in high school and create friendships that’ll last. In this monthly, I’ll talk about what REALLY goes down in the band room and why you should join our amazing program (if you haven’t already).

The Instruments

If you remember anything from your elementary music class, you know about the basic band instruments. These are:

BRASS

Trumpet

Trombone

Tuba

WOODWINDS

Clarinet

Saxophone

Flute

PERCUSSION

There are more but these are the basics. Each instrument is different in their own way and requires a unique way of playing. I’d divulge but it really isn’t the point of this article. You should just know what they are.

A Day in the Life of a Band Student

When (and if) you ever enter the band room, you’ll see the wall of lockers. That’s where you’ll put your instrument (unless you are percussion). You grab your instrument and get ready to practice whatever Mr. Born wants to go over that day (whether it is football music, LGPE pieces, Christmas pieces, or spring music). In the first few months of the year (August to October) you go over marching band music. There is show music, which is the songs the marching bands play and create a entertains show out of (this year it is Angels and Demons) and there are also various other songs to play as a pep band (like Hey Song and Paint it Black).

Once you warm up, you go over the part of the day, marching band kids work on fitting their costumes and tweak things for the show (Concert band kids, prepare for a few months of chilling out). Until the end of class, this is really all that you do for the first few months.

Why You Should Join Our Band Program

There are multiple reasons why you should join band. One reason is that it teaches discipline and requires commitment, regular practicing, and time management. Like in sports, it also teaches teamwork and boosts self-esteem. Also, you get to play cool and engaging music! For Christmas you get to play fun and festive tunes, and a beautiful ballad as well. You even get to pick the songs for the Spring Concert and can play whatever song you want (like in my 7th grade year, where we played Barbie Girl)!

I hope this was an interesting read (that hopefully convinced you to join, but if it didn’t that’s fine too). Go Warriors!