Hear Me Out: Quit Band, need support

wrightm
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:29:25 +0000

So this is what’s up: I have researched it a lot and understand that Yale loves artsy kids. I’m somewhat artsy, I tried drama club and play saxophone (and clarinet, and a bit of guitar), but here’s where the problem is. I love music, always have. I’m good at it, not amazing, but I enjoy it. I’ve played saxophone for 7 years and have been in band throughout HS, including marching band (section leader of all saxophones), pep band, and Jazz I where I played lead tenor. I’ve taught lessons, been a state contender at Solo Ensemble and played in the pit orchestra too. However, I quit band this coming year (I’m a rising senior) for both time commitments and a personality conflict with my band director (effectively, he told me I wasn’t pulling my weight, and to some degree this was true, but not for lack of trying. He ended up brow beating me to the point where I hated coming to class and other kids took notice). HOWEVER, I’ve not quit saxophone and don’t plan on quitting any time soon. I actually hope to continue in college, maybe in a jazz group or small ensemble. Here are my questions:


How bad is it gonna look for college to show that I quit band Senior year?
How do I make sure that it is clear that I’ve not quit saxophone playing, despite quitting band?


Thank you very much for your time.