Make other major ensembles count

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As instrumental music majors, we have no choice for major ensembles in the fall. We are simply forced into doing marching band, even if our passions are with other ensemble types such as jazz band, brass ensemble, and wind ensembles. We are simply asking for the option to have a choice to enroll in the ensembles that are more aligned with our professional goals; not having the ensemble chosen for us.

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  • Collin Kincaid
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  • Russell Bennett
  • Eric Donaldson
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    • I not only prefer ensembles such as jazz band, but I also do not enjoy marching band at all. I would be very happy to see something else offered in the fall other than marching band.
  • Lacie Craig
  • Brittany Miller
  • Ashley Elea Faulknor
  • Brandon
  • Jon Christian
  • Travis Pryor
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    • People would probably be willing to take two or more ensembles to get out of marching band.
  • Alice Johnson
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    • For many music majors, marching instruments ruin the concert embochure. Marching band makes it hard to maintain a level of playing because it ruins how well you play the concert instrument you're majoring on.
  • Brian Skinner
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    • I understand that, since many of us are future band directors, marching band is relevant to that career path and that we are an important part of the football games; however, it is also mandatory that we develop and maintain a high level of proficiency in the realm of concert band. For those of us that double on another instrument for marching, it detracts from time that could be spent practicing on our primary instrument. I also don't feel that the credit hours justify the effort put in by the band members. Returning to school two to three weeks early for band camp in 100+ degree weather followed by approximately 6 hours of practice per week and performances at football games should equate to more than one credit hour.