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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How about those who are in varsity football skip practice every so often so they can run track, too?  Oh, sorry, both have mandatory practices because missing a practice could affect the team and the training

Stop bashing music. The arts already suffer and way more emphasis and preference is put on sports. Schools around the country are providing less and less funding for music, art, drama and chorus.

I think what they are doing is brilliant. You want to play in the music program? There is a 3 month commitment to play in marching band in addition to regular class. My large Fairfax HS did it back in the day.  Playing in the top band in high school and playing in the marching band go hand in hand. Otherwise you don’t have a robust marching band without it.

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OP here. I wasn't bashing music. I was asking if there was flexibility for other music commitments. I personally think it's nuts that that this isn't an established acceptable reason to skip marching band but stay in advanced band, but my kid isn't upset so we won't push it. But you can definitely support the arts and not support this marching band policy!!![/quote]

OP, I really don't think this back and forth even involves you or your original inquiry anymore. It's just band v sports now.[/quote]

No, it’s whether marching band should be forced on kids who want to do symphonic band or not. [/quote]

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