she takes band so seriously, im not saying thats bad, but she thinks i take it seriously, too, but i dont. i dont know how to tell her that. also, i have to have an extra-curricular activity, and im not really a great athlete or a good singer, so sports and choir is not an option. i dont want to go on all these band trips and i dont want to play at the football games and concerts and stuff but i have to. what should i do?
2007-07-04 14:57:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
band is not big at my school. we have literally like 14-18 people in our band, and no one cares about it. im in band only because it seems better than everything else.
2007-07-04 15:25:40 · update #1
try yearbook, most schools consider that an extra-curricular option. but if you are in band, you are stuck doing EVERYTHING the band does.
2007-07-04 15:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by bodybuilder_in_training 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have felt at times that my band teacher takes it too seriously, but as a band teacher, that's their job. That's what they're getting paid to do. I do understand where you're coming from at that point, though.
As for the not wanting to participate in band trips or performances... tough luck. It's all part of the 'Band package', so to say. You may not like it, but the thing about band is that it is a team activity. Everyone has to work together to make it work. And if your band has only 14-18 people, you have to be willing to commit to everything. Every person in a band is important (small ones especially, since there's less people to cover parts).
Band isn't one of those activities/classes you join just for an easy credit. It's like a part time job, without the pay. If you can't commit, I'd suggest looking at another activity.
2007-07-05 03:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. X 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a member of a group, whether athletic or music, you make a commitment. That should be clear or you have no business joining.
In the case of the band . . . band trips and football games are part of the performance requirement. The group gets used to a certain sound, and if you're missing.....the overall sound is affected. IF you are the only instrument on a part...if you're not there.....the entire part is missing. This is why your teacher is so serious.
It sounds to me like you've chosen an extra-curricular activity that you are incapable to committing to. Shame on you!
signed: another music teacher
2007-07-05 01:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by DAWN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Band is HUGE where I live. Every high school has about 1/6 of the student body in the band. Band trips are talked about, everyone expects to go and bring glory to the school. Summer band camp lasts a week, and the kids work out in the sun like dogs to learn the choreography.
So your teacher is up against schools like that. Plus, it's her job to get the band kids pumped up and do well to win those awards, as well.
Sorry you are not enjoying it. Do you guys win much? That could discourage anyone if your band doesn't win very often. Most bands do lose, of course.
I don't know what to tell you. It's such a great experience here, and kids treasure their high school band days.
2007-07-04 22:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like taking band as an extra-curricular activity is not a good fit for you or your teacher. If you want the credit, you do the work... that's the bottom line.
You either need to grow-up and be responsible or drop the activity.Talk with your school guidance counselor.
2007-07-04 22:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by M C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what you mean.
i am in band too. i know what its like. i have to practice 3o minutes a day 5 days a week. it stinks. i have a social life too, you know? i talked to my councelor, and she said if i am giving up band just because of a teacher, i am going a horrible thing. i learned that if i dont continue band, i might no get into a good college. even if i have bad grades, i will get into like princeton if i continue band. there was one problem though, i still didnt like the teacher.
so heres what i did. i would focus on whati would have to do after that class was over. i would invite my freinds to the foorball games so i could socialize after the concerst. not dread about how tommorow's gonna be. i would try all these positive things, that before i knew it, the year was over.
also, if you still dont want to continue band, then try out for yearbook, journalism, spanish. there are tons of ways you can get involved.
hope this helps :]
2007-07-04 22:05:31 · answer #6 · answered by sad but cute 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There must be something you're interested in. If you don't like band, why are you in it? Same with sports. Find something you really like, and join that group. There are lots of extracurricular groups -- foreign languages, R.O.T.C., hobby clubs, square dancing, debate, public speaking, crafts. Talk to your school counselor. He or she might suggest things that you really take an interest in and would enjoy. No sense in doing stuff that's boring. Good luck!
2007-07-04 22:05:54 · answer #7 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to do something, do it right, not half-assed. If you aren't going to commit to the band schedule, quit. It's not fair to the teacher.
2007-07-05 01:45:31 · answer #8 · answered by bibliophile31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that is the commitment.
perhaps you should resign
2007-07-04 22:02:39 · answer #9 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋