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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those who see no value, or believe other activities are more favorably viewed by college admissions:

https://www.360-orthopedics.com/blog/marching-band-is-a-sport
https://wmea.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HSMusicAndCollegeSuccess.pdf
https://www.quora.com/Do-marching-bands-have-any-benefits-for-high-school-students-and-teachers-in-the-United-States

People who have any real understanding of marching band and what it involves understand the physical demands as well as the academic benefits. Fortunately, college admissions officers understand.[/quote]

Music is better than nothing but there is no way it helps as much as being a recruited varsity athlete. Jeff Selingo makes this very clear in his book. I have a music kid, so I wish it was not true but it is. [/quote]

That's only because sports bring in money for the school and they want to recruit athletes for their sports programs. Still, when looking for qualified students who are likely to succeed, the value of marching band is just as good. 
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