Today we were told by our band director that, "[he] has withdrawn us from OMEA State Marching Band competition." Those are words I never expected to escape Mr. Sewell's lips... I know we're not ready and we probably would've gotten a II.
Did I know this was going to happen?
No
Do I think this was the best descision?
I'm not sure if I like it, but it will be for the better.
This band has recieved a superior rating at state marching band competition for twenty years. If we would go to states, we would probably ruin that legacy. Then again, This band has actually gone to states for twenty years too. Honestly I think we've still broken the legacy but in a way we've stepped down with dignity.
The marching band has honestly in my opinion has been getting less and less great. I was hoping that our excelence could at least last long enough to see me through graduation. Obviously one band can't be excelent forever, but is two more years too much to ask? I do everything I can to do well. I try to help the band be its best in everyway I possibly can... Its just not enough.
I absolutely respect my band director's decision. He knows what he's doing. It was hard for him I'm sure. So don't take this as whining or complaining. Simply my thoughts about band...
If ANYONE at all speaks down upon us for our decision they can watch us on TV in the Macy's Day Parade and the Rose Parade and then talk about how "bad we are"....
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