Klarinet Archive - Posting 000398.txt from 2001/05

From: "Franklin Kercher" <kranwli@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Band
Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 17:26:29 -0400

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From: William Wright <Bilwright@-----.net>
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:53 PM
Subject: [kl] Band

Its not required at our middle school Just showing up gets you a
passing grade), but at the hich school level they must have certain credits
in the arts for graduation. BUT, they can get this by merely being a band
manager (equipment mover and general gopher) and not play a note.

As part of a budget dilemma that our local school district faces
right now, and in which I am active in a minor way, I'd like to ask:

Is it unusual for a junior high school ('middle school' in some
areas) to require band or orchestra in order to receive a diploma? My
question is not related to my previous posts about one of my
grandchildren who was required to play in band. But given our local
budget dilemma, I would like to hear if such a requirement is highly
unusual?

Thank you,
Bill

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