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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it's probably been covered but: 
 - I think FCPS has a requirement that students in the [b]highest level of band[/b] are required to be in marching band. I have heard of kids asking to be placed in a lower band so they can play a fall sport. Otherwise they cannot do a fall sport.
 - TJ does not have this requirement. I am not sure how they get around it but my son is a freshman there and knows many kids in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble that are not in the marching band. If your kid is in curricular band he will definitely get pressure from the band director to be in marching band, but it is NOT a requirement. [/quote]

So kids who are excellent musicians cannot be in the highest level band because they want to play a sport? That sounds wonderful. [/quote]

It's time to eliminate marching band. Sports and academics are more important. Stop holding kids hostage like this. It isn't fair.[/quote]

I disagree. Music is AS important as sports. Academics is the most important but music (and the arts) are equivalent. [/quote]

The poster was being sarcastic. [/quote]

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