What Marching Band Can Teach Your Children


What Marching Band Can Teach Your Children
The marching band has been a part of every student's life, whether participating in it, attending a game or competition. These student practice long hours, perform in all kinds of weather and haul heavy equipment. As a former band member and parent of a child in band, I know the importance of band in school and what it has taught me, even to this day. It was the most fun I had during school; it taught us all good habits. While most join the band for credit, later they learn dedication, commitment, and work towards a goal. The Virtual Music Office came up with a few points on how the marching band molds and challenges students.

Why It’s Important

Some might say that marching band isn’t sport. But these students practice in extreme weather for almost 8 hours a day or more. The temperatures in August/September can reach the high 90’s in some areas and freezing temperature in mid-October. In all, these intense practices, rehearsals, travel, and competitions teach these students good sportsmanship. Band students learn to display professionalism. When they are excited or disappointed after the results of a competition, they learn to handle it with dignity. Many students are given tasks and responsibilities and held accountable for them. So knowing that there are no shortcuts to success plays a big part in their adult lives. You have to work hard, you need to understand that others are counting on you, and you must be accountable for their actions. While band is a team effort, students learn that they are individually important. All students are active participants. Band students understand that a trained judge’s eye automatically goes to what is different; someone out of step, out of line, out of tune, and that an individual performance reflects on the total ensemble score. Band students learn to accept criticism, and that self-esteem is raised through the achievement of excellence. They also learn to manage their time. Students are expected to manage their school work, other extracurricular activities, possibly a job, and home life. It is all about prioritizing their time and use it efficiently.

Southwest Emblem

Our staff at Southwest Emblem appreciate the dedication and accomplishments these students worked so hard for. We can provide quality medals, pins, and patches for all competitions. We carry a range of music achievement medals, ranging from orchestra to choir, solo-ensemble, and band. Made of high-quality materials, each music medal features superior durability and vivid coloring. Visit our website at www.southwestemblem.com to browse our selection.

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