Klarinet Archive - Posting 000711.txt from 1999/07

From: "Patricia Smith" <david-patty@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] School Music Programs
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 16:23:21 -0400

Dear all on Klarinet list

Paulette, my statement on marching band was not to be taken literally. If
you will further read what Ed has to say, you will see that this particular
BD and program he is refering to is a VERY negative thing; I stand by the
point I made.
Ed, I really wish schools could have drum corps sepsarate from band programs
(and as extracurricular activities outside of school hours, like football,
not mixed in with the music program) so that the individuals you referred to
can have their fun and stop masquerading it as music. And I think I'm being
nice about it, don't you? Especially since I cannot stand drum corps
either. Live and let live (or die - whatever).
If my children choose to participate in marching band, I will support them
in every way I can, and help the organization however I can. But if I come
upon some person such as the one Ed is dealing with, and my children are
having a miserable experience, then, of course, I will most certainly pull
the plug on marching band for them, rather than subject them to such
foolishness. Character building is one thing; playing along with another
person's insanity is quite another.

Patty Smith

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