The Importance Of Band Performance

Most of the public does not know what happens behind the scenes before a band performance. When you think of band, you’d think of a conductor, and kids blowing, or hitting instruments for sounds. Some people think band is a “great program.” Others may think band is for “loser or geeks.” Band membership requires commitment, knowledge, and patience; with a lot more of an adventure in store.

Being able to play music is a talent. I say this because a person has to learn notes, vocabulary, and rhythms. How to blow into, strum, or hit an instrument appropriately for the wanted effect. The most popular challenge for band students is making a transition from a beginner book to sheet music. This is where commitment comes in the picture. Band has been worth all of my five years. During those years, I have learned various styles of music, responsibility, vocabulary, and memorization skills. For example, the word “legato” means to play a music piece smoothly. A key change is a way to spice up a music piece and rest are just as important as notes. With these values learned, individuals don’t have to try as hard to survive in other classes. For example, I’ve had plenty of memorization practice for math. In

Meaning personal success can come from group efforts such as band. Again, band helps personal success even outside of band class. I have been motivated to stay in band because it’s a class like no other. Its differences are, seeing less words on a page, understanding sounds and feeling more than words. Not to mention there are a variety of musical programs, such as jazz, marching, and orchestra. Almost everyone is exposed to some type of music daily. Whether it’s theme music to your favorite television show or just listening to a song you’re fond of. Every day dancers use music to create, practice, and revise their dance steps. Physical activities are often timed by music, or just used as an extra