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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- I hear marching band is hard.. ?
- I hear marching band is a lot of ... ?
- I may be involved in sports ... ?
- I heard I will have a ton of homework ... ?
- I heard band is expensive ... ?
The answer is simple. You weren't asked to learn your instrument in a month,
were you? Learning something takes time and is a gradual process. We spend quite
a bit of time learning to play and march separately. You can focus on the
marching part, then focus on the playing part. Once you feel comfortable with
the two, we slowly start to put them together. This process takes place during
band camp. It is time consuming, but time is exactly what you need to be
successful.
I heard that marching band is a lot of work and
energy?
We won't lie, this is true. Ask any person that is part of a championship
group in any activity, and they will tell you it takes time and energy to be
great. If you despise exercising and breaking a sweat, this may not be for you.
Some of our best rehearsing will take place when we are running around, working
hard, and getting better. The CHS Band has a very set rehearsal schedule with
strict attendance policies. Therefore, any students interested in the
Chamberlain HS Band program should study the schedule carefully and make sure
that you are able to make this commitment.
I may be involved in sports or other after
school activities, so how can I possibly do marching
band?
The CHS Band will rehearse Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-8 pm. Students
that choose to be involved in a sport or other after-school activity that
conflicts with the CHS Band may find be an "alternate" for the Band.
Most 9th graders
we have talked to tell us that the homework load their freshman year was not as
bad as they had been warned. In fact, many students actually get BETTER grades
in the fall as marching band forces them to budget their time more wisely. Do
not take our word for it, however. Talk to older students that have been in
marching band before and see how they have managed to do it. It would be
unfortunate for you to miss out on probably the most memorable part of your
education because you were misinformed.
Yes, being in the
band program will cost money, but there will be plenty of fundraisers to help
pay for the cost of band. Many students will raise all of the costs, including
trips, through fundraising alone. Don't let money deny you the experience of
being in the Chamberlain HS Band program. Let us help you find a solution if
money is a concern.
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