Anthony
Should I do marching band in college?
I know that in college, marching band is intense and takes a lot of time. Is it fun and challenging and worth the time investment? Or is it not worth the time spent? #Band #Marching
3 answers
Terry Brinegar
Terry’s Answer
I spent time in High School and drum and Bugle Corps and I loved it. I was able to meet many interesting people. If you have time and enjoy it I would also say yes and these are Memories you will never forget.
Shruti Tandon
Shruti’s Answer
I think this depends on if you have enough time. You will definitely meet a lot of people with the same passion as you and make life-long friendships and get some good exercise in as well! I think that if you want to continue playing your instrument in college it is important to set tie aside to activities like these.
Kim Igleheart
Kim’s Answer
Anthony,
Most people look at the purpose of college as being to help them achieve a successful career. If you think that way, and if your career has nothing to do with music, then, perhaps marching band will not be a good choice. Or, if you think your other subjects will suffer because of your participation in band, then, perhaps it is not for you.
However, I think college is about much more than that. I think it is a transition to adulthood, and, I think sometimes people are in too much of a hurry to grow up. So, if you look at college as the final chapter of your youth, rather than the first chapter of your adulthood, I think it is something worth doing (if it means that much to you). Many people will live for 60-80 years as adults, but only 20 as youths. Enjoy your youth! You don't want to be in a position where, when you are 45 years old, you think, wow, I wish I would have. . . .
BUT: remember, school comes first!