Should I quit band next year?

Shreyas0718
Tue, 17 May 2016 02:41:57 +0000

It’s okay, I’m exactly in the same position as you. I’m really involved in math and science and it is my true passion. When I joined HS 8th grade year (I am a freshman now) I was leaning towards quitting but peer pressure kept me in band. I ended up becoming the only freshman to make the top band. But taking band is probably the worst decision I’ve ever made. The rumors about marching band were true. I couldn’t commit to my academic extra-curriculars because of band. Unfortunately, band is not a side activity in HS like in middle school. I decided to quit after reconsideration. The passion is just gone.

If band is your life - if all your friends are in band, you spend most of your time in band, if you are a band geek, then stick with it.

But if it is something that is turning into more of a burden and you don’t consider yourself part of the “band family” but rather a piano player and guitar player, and that you don’t connect with the rest of the band, then I think you should quit.

Don’t let anyone else influence this decision. You need to think out through for yourself and follow your heart.

Best of luck!