Marching Band is much more intense than most people realize. You will be around the same group of people for the majority of your time- band camp, practices, trips, football games, performances, pep rallies, etc... As we know not everybody is going to be best friends. But what is the point of arguing and starting fights and drama? Everyone does band because they enjoy it, therefore everyone just wants to have a good time and have fun. The best way to reach this goal is through patience and a positive attitude. Remember:
- Upperclassmen; It is easy to get aggravated when freshman or others are unable to grasp concepts as well you do. Remember that they are just starting out and can't be expected to be the best marchers or have the best posture. Have patience. And while it is okay to be helpful and try to give others tips, you must realize that it is not your job to teach them. Which is why we don't have actual "section leaders". It is hard to see someone making mistakes and not trying to help them fix those mistakes, but if they are unwilling to hear your advice, you'll just have to keep your mouth shut and let someone else (Mr. White) deal with it.
- Newbies: Please don't get offended when an upperclassmen tries to help or fix you. They just want the band to have a good season and be the best that they can be. So try to listen to advice with an open ear. I know Brianna and Nia and whoever and I know that if they say something to you, they're not trying to be mean, just trying to be helpful. (Alex, on the other hand....lol)
- Just try your best. That's all you have to do. If you're going to do something, why do it halfway? If you're doing the best you can do, others will see it and appreciate it.
- Stop the negativity! Don't say "wow, we're going to suck at this competition" or "why is mr. white making us march the second movement when we only just learned it?" or "this is dumb. I can't believe we have to practice so early in the morning!". Basically just try to stop the whining. Yes, everyone complains and finding things to complain about is very easy. But there is always a bright side to a situation. And doing things that might be unenjoyable will help you get the oppurtunity to do something more enjoyable later on. That early practice will result in a lot of fun when you hear yourselves announced "Grand Champs"!
- Just be happy and have fun!!!
