Klarinet Archive - Posting 000871.txt from 1997/04

From: "Edwin V. Lacy" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: marching bands
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 22:38:43 -0400

On Mon, 28 Apr 1997, Cathy Davis wrote:

> band a school is belittling the study of music. Marching bands teach
> student several things. One of these things is discipline. If a student
> [..........]
> Marching band also fosters friendship among many people. Concert
> [..........]

Yes, marching band teaches discipline, friendship, teamwork, provides
physical recreation, etc., etc. I noticed that you didn't include music
in the list of things it teaches.

Ed Lacy
el2@-----.edu