The Spring Concert is over. All bands performed extremely well. There were lots of tears from the musicians during the final piece for the Symphonic Band. For the seniors, it was their last performance in public school and for some it may have been the last music performance of their lives. I encouraged them to keep up on their instruments. They can play in college bands regardless of their major.
Most of the tears were due to the realization that high school band was coming to an end. It's more than playing music. Band is a community of friends, a safe place to spend all four years of high school. It's where teenagers know they have a purpose and each individual plays a critical role in the larger group. It's where they belong.
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