Acknowledgement to unknown author. This really does reflect many band-folk’s life story:
Band is the Best
Band builds better people. It really does. Music ensembles of any kind for that matter.
- It was in band that I discovered I had a voice that was valued as part of a much bigger whole
- It was in band that I discovered my confidence – both musical and personal
- It was in band that I discovered the importance of discipline, focus, and selflessness
- It was in band that I discovered there were other people just like me
- It was in band that I discovered I was good at something
- It was in band that I discovered that hard work pays off
- It was in band that I discovered how to interact and work with people of all ages
- It was in band that I discovered how my actions impact others
- It was in band that I discovered that being prepared isn’t always enough
- It was in band that I discovered how to deal with making mistakes
- It was in band that I discovered how awesome making music with other people is
- It was in band that I discovered myself
- It was in band that I discovered my calling
It was in band that I discovered a source of comfort, a family, and a sanctuary away from the world around me.
It was band that helped me to build the best version of me.