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Pros And Cons Of Marching Band

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I hate marching band. Leaving the trap of a class was the best decision I made in my high school experience. Once I was through with band, I joined theater. Joining theater for my schedule well, introduced me to friends, and opened my mind to new possibilities I hadn't considered before. Marching band was physically demanding. At school by six am, marching until first period, and staying after to play at the football games not getting home until midnight. I would become so tired physically and mentally that I would just collapse at the end of the day. I never any time to do homework, and it was reflected in my grades. I just couldn't do it. In theater you get the choice to stay after, and when you do, it's fun. We build

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