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7 Reasons Why I Miss Marching Band

"It was the reason I was so excited every day after school and the reason I wanted to go to school."

Elizabeth Zamudio
Jun 26, 2017
University of West Georgia
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Band was my safe place during all my years of high school. It was the reason I was so excited every day after school and the reason I wanted to go to school. This is now my first year going without doing marching band at my university and I miss it like CRAZY! Here are the reasons why I miss it so much:

1. Band Camp

This was one of the many things I looked forward to every year. Besides getting show music and learning drill, I was always excited to see my friends and to make new friends with all the new incoming marchers.


2. Trips

If you were ever in marching band, we all know this was our favorite part. I always enjoyed the trips we have taken over the time I was there and the many adventures we had.


3. Having something to do every Friday night

With marching band, I was always at the home and football games. It gave me something to do every Friday night instead of staying in bed and not having plans. Friday nights were where I have the most memories from.


4. Friendships

If it was not for marching band, I would not have found the amazing friends I have today. I have always enjoyed meeting new people and creating a bond that no one would understand. To This day, I still have an amazing close bond with the majority of people I became friends with in band.


5. Competitions

As much as I despised it at first, I miss going on the bus rides to competitions. Not only that but I also miss watching the other bands perform and the amazing food that they provide over there. I miss being able to discuss with my band friends how amazing each show was.


6. The Band Family

Band was my second family and I miss having that special bond with not only the people but with the band directors as well. It was the only place I felt accepted. My band family was always there for me through my good and bad times.


7. Band Directors

They were three amazing people who were dedicated and showed how much they cared for us. If it was not for them pushing me out of my comfort zone and for pushing me to be a better musician, I would not be where I am and I am thankful for them. These directors are the reason why I continue to strive to be a better person and a better musician everyday.


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