We often get the question of "Why should I join the band?" While there are many, many reasons to join, we thought we'd share just a few of our favorites, abridged from MusicNotes.com:
10 Reasons to Join the Marching Band
#10: Marching band was the start for many talented artists!
Here are just a few of the famous folks who played in their high school marching band:
Long afternoon rehearsals are not for the faint of heart. To work strenuous hours in the Florida heat conditions instills a mental fortitude and ethic that will serve you throughout your life.
#8: Marching bands are the best teams!
When you work hard together, each contribute your important part, and trust each other marching forwards, backwards and every-which-way, there’s a teamwork unlike any other. Plus, you automatically have a whole bunch of friends to share the experience (and complain about the uniforms) with.
#7: Marching band may just make you smarter.
The neurological benefits of playing music are well documented. Add marching, often at a different tempo than which you are playing, to the mix, and you’ll soon be a multi-tasking pro, ready to tackle anything!
#6: Marching band provides automatic exercise.
No need to hit the gym from July through October. You’ll be marching for miles.
#5: Marching band is a crash course in time management.
Balancing school, homework and practice can be quite the challenge. But again, this is a skill that you’ll appreciate more and more as you get older.
#4: Marching band teaches you to grow from adversity.
You can’t win every competition or knock-em-dead at every show. So, you take critical feedback and use it to make yourself better next time around.
#3: Marching band directors are awesome people to know.
Most marching band directors aren’t in it for the money. They are some of the most dedicated educators around, and their love of music and learning is infectious. At South Walton we are especially blessed to have Mr. Bobby Escamilla leading our team!
#2: Marching bands make you a better all-around musician.
After playing in 100-degree heat while marching in formation, sitting in concert band, zipping through a classical piece seems like a walk in the park.
#1: Marching band is for life!
You will make memories—and friends—that last a lifetime!
10 Reasons to Join the Marching Band
#10: Marching band was the start for many talented artists!
Here are just a few of the famous folks who played in their high school marching band:
- Gwen Stefani and Tina Fey: flute
- Jimmy Kimmel, Julia Roberts, Sara Evans and Steven Spielberg: clarinet
- Norah Jones, Jennifer Garner and Steven Tyler: saxophone
- Samuel L. Jackson and Kesha: trumpet
Long afternoon rehearsals are not for the faint of heart. To work strenuous hours in the Florida heat conditions instills a mental fortitude and ethic that will serve you throughout your life.
#8: Marching bands are the best teams!
When you work hard together, each contribute your important part, and trust each other marching forwards, backwards and every-which-way, there’s a teamwork unlike any other. Plus, you automatically have a whole bunch of friends to share the experience (and complain about the uniforms) with.
#7: Marching band may just make you smarter.
The neurological benefits of playing music are well documented. Add marching, often at a different tempo than which you are playing, to the mix, and you’ll soon be a multi-tasking pro, ready to tackle anything!
#6: Marching band provides automatic exercise.
No need to hit the gym from July through October. You’ll be marching for miles.
#5: Marching band is a crash course in time management.
Balancing school, homework and practice can be quite the challenge. But again, this is a skill that you’ll appreciate more and more as you get older.
#4: Marching band teaches you to grow from adversity.
You can’t win every competition or knock-em-dead at every show. So, you take critical feedback and use it to make yourself better next time around.
#3: Marching band directors are awesome people to know.
Most marching band directors aren’t in it for the money. They are some of the most dedicated educators around, and their love of music and learning is infectious. At South Walton we are especially blessed to have Mr. Bobby Escamilla leading our team!
#2: Marching bands make you a better all-around musician.
After playing in 100-degree heat while marching in formation, sitting in concert band, zipping through a classical piece seems like a walk in the park.
#1: Marching band is for life!
You will make memories—and friends—that last a lifetime!