Is this fair to you? This has to do with chair placements in band instraments?

Question

Ok, so here's my problem: Out of 14 percussionists, I got 5th chair and I'm a freshman. The other freshman that this concerns got 9th chair. So wouldn't you think I would get the better instruments? Wrong! I am getting stuck with cymbals and cowbell while he plays trips, bass, and snare durring pep band. I think it might have to do with me being a girl...but that's just me.

I feel like talking to the seniors about it, but I don't know what I should say. What do you think? Should I bring it up at all to the seniors and them hating me, or just take it up with the freshman? or just ignore the whole thin in stick it out...? and if i should say anything, what should I say (without insulting the seniors)?

Answer 1

Start with the instructor, assuming that's the person that did the assignments. Go in and do it in private, that way none of your classmates is offended. Respectfully ask why you are limited to just those few instruments. Don't be accusing, don't whine that the lower chair freshman has the "better" instruments. Simply say that you'd appreciate some experience on additional instruments.

Good luck