I'm in band as a 2nd chair (In, my opinion, I think I should be 1st chair, but that's just what I think) saxophonist. Ya, it's fun being with my friends and all (I sit by 2 of them), but the Band teacher is INCREDIBLEY mean! He used to (and still does) tell us to shut up. He's always working seperately with other instruments, which makes the rest of us extremely bored. He also never gives any praise. My friends and I sorta want to quit band, like 15 or so other students did for the same reason. But how will we tell our parents that all the $$$ they spent on our instrument (A LOT) is going to go to waste!?!?!?! PLEASE HELP!
2007-03-24 14:47:08 · 6 answers · asked by KeyLight Knight 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
i would stay in band as long as you can without him reaching your boiling point. and if he reaches it too many times and your friends want to defenitely quit then you should quit if your not enjoying it.
2007-03-24 14:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by Ray J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't let this stop your music if you really enjoy it. Whether your parents wasted their money is up to you - how much you put into it. It sounds a bit to me as though you might all be somewhat selfish begrudging time the teacher spends with others - and you might be making too much distracting noise while he's trying to do it - or simply not paying enough attention. A band is a group, bound together in common interest; not a bunch of individual egos competing for attention (that's for soloists perhaps1). But you and friends should speak to your parents about the teacher, and they (and you fellows) could speak to the teacher too - with the same goodwill and respect you want yourselves. If he spends time with other instruments, that may only show how he is trying to help? Do the rest of you listen and learn, or shuffle and chat? If he has taken up teaching music he must love music, and want to help others make it and enjoy it too. Take it from there, perhaps. When discussing difference it always helps to offer recognition of the other; ask how they see it; and then look for common ground. Music is human emotion - don't abandon that wealth. It's even richer when shared.
2007-03-24 15:07:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in band, it's one of the best experiences you can have that teaches what it's like to work as a team. It can even be something you mention in job interviews when you need to be a team player.
Here's a tough one for you: there are mean people all through life. You leave one, and the next one comes along. We need to develop the skills to manage our lives in spite of these people. There was even a book written about how to handle difficult people (I apologize, I do not know the name of the book, or I would include it for you -maybe someone else will know it.)
If your teacher continues this unprofessional behavior you and your fellow students can report it to your counselors, the principal, and if all else fails, the school board. That would be a lesson in Civics.
Yes, if you and others quit the class, it would hurt your parents, and not just in the pocket book. Keep a log of the teacher's behaviors for a week or two, then discuss it with your parents, enlist their help. I have seen this done before. My 5th grade teacher was fired for losing his temper, and an art teacher at a community college was asked to retire early because of her consistently irascible behavior. Good luck and BLOW THAT SAX!!
2007-03-24 15:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your parents and whoever is the band teacher's superior about your concerns and why you are considering quitting band. If nothing stil changes, try looking for another band to play your instrument in.
2007-03-24 14:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by Nikki :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the PTA and voice your concerns. Hopefully some of the parents are involved in your education. Also ask your folks to talk to the school principal.
On the other hand, tough teachers can also be as important as drill sargeants in the US Army. Only if they get physically or emotionally abusive (making racist or sexist remarks, deliberately humiliating students, etc) should they be reported.
2007-03-24 14:57:24 · answer #5 · answered by Matt P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok! I get where your coming from. Do you dilsike band or is it only your teacher? Are you quiting because of your friends or the teacher or beause you dont like it? What would you o besides band? If you like band keep doing it if not quit. Where do you go to school and who is your band teacher?
2007-03-24 14:55:43 · answer #6 · answered by Brittany 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋