Should I quit band next year?

DigitalKing
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 02:39:20 +0000

Ok clearly there’s some bias in the responses above.
I’ll acknowledge my bias before giving you my opinion. I was a former trumpet player (not too bad myself - first chair in my grade in a very good band program - but definitely no where near as good as you probably are). Toward the end of my freshman year, I was having very similar thoughts to what you are having. I decided to quit.
Once you quit, you realize how much time you have to pursue other interests. I have no regrets in quitting, even when friends tell me about how fun band is and whatnot. The extra time you get is worth it to me.
Indeed, it really comes down to: do you feel passionate about playing the trumpet? If yes, even with some bumps and struggles along the way, then you should stay. If you have doubts and would like to pursue other interests like I wanted to, quitting isn’t a bad idea.
Either way, don’t regret your decision.
Hope that helps!