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 Re: Marching Band/ Texas
Author: brycon 
Date:   2008-08-11 00:12

I think that Texas bands are at that level because of the attitude of Texas band directors. Highschool music education has become very competitive between schools in Texas. This competitiveness often overshadows meaningful musical education.

I know more than a few directors that discourage students from participating in musical groups outside of band, whether it be a rock band, jazz orchestra, or even a chamber ensemble. Although students are encouraged and often required to take private lessons, instructors are asked to focus on band repertoire. Unreasonable demands on students freetime and energy are fairly common in Texas.

Whether the director has created high expectations, feelings of fulfillment, etc. I cannot say for sure. However, a number of my friends (extremely talented musicians) that graduated from this particular highschool never touched an instrument again because of their experience.
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