Sunday, October 19, 2008
Grampa John's gives his opinions
During my annual trip to see my daughter Karen and her family, I came to realize how beneficial the kids' participation in the marching band has been. Attending high school has a reputation of being some sort of turning point in the lives of young people and a lot of it depends on how they choose their friends. Since both CJ and Katie are in the marching band, they spend a lot of time at band practice. Consequently, the majority of their friends are also in the band. At least that's the impression I get. They spend time getting and staying in harmony with the other kids while marching and playing. This results in the group taking on a special bonding. Also, the band take a group pride in their accomplishment --- AS A GROUP --- and not as individuals. I think that's a real good thing. This world could use a lot more of groupness as opposed to individualness.
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Yes - Brian was in the band through high school and there was definitely a tight bond amongst the group in their work and play. Although, Brian was also a member of the football team, which had very little overlap with the band as far as group members, and so he consequently had a more varied group of friends, but those friendships, I think, were less intense because he had a foot in both worlds.
I agree. Floutist here. JR was in the brass section although we weren't in the same school.
PS - it was good to see you :)
How did Brian handle his dual role as a band member and football player at half time? Was he able to change uniforms quickly enough? :-)
Well, Brian did not do the haft-time shows at the football games. That's how they solved that problem. He played at concerts and marched in parades, but no half-time shows.
The band has previously had members who marched half-time in their football uniforms and just changed their shoes :)
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