band for four years?

ILikePlants
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 02:35:19 +0000

Hi, I’m a first year student in HS and I have a question.
I really enjoy my band activities but it’s cutting a lot into my schedule with sectionals and regular class schedule.

Do most people continue band for all four years? will it give me edge for college application and how much of it?

I’ve been going to private lessons too and I play really at a good level. I’m a section leader for my grade (9th) and been to all-state etc.

but my high school only requires me to take 1 credit for Fine Arts - in other words I will be taking band course for three more years with no apparent benefit toward graduation.

But I do enjoy being in the band … it helps me discipline myself.

Let’s say if I do really well in solo festival etc. but I’m not considering of going to music major, then will it all be worth it?