<p>Can you guys think of any ways of pursuing music outside of school?</p>
<p>The problem is that I may have to drop band for a year, and then rejoin the next year. But I still want to show that I did stuff even in the year that I wasn't in band. So do you guys know of some activities that I may be able to pursue outside of school to show my commitment? </p>
<p>I NEED TO KNOW ASAP cause i need to tell my counselor tomorrow to quit band. PLEASE HELP ME OUT HERE. I have won a state award in band. Would quitting band for a year, but rejoining band next year look really bad? Would it make the award seem less prestigious? I have to drop band to take an AP class because if I don't my ranking will most likely go from being 14/1000 to being around 35/1000.</p>
<p>What seems like the better option for colleges like MIT, Rice, Caltech, etc.... to stay in band and have my ranking go down to show consistency, or to ave my ranking possibly go up a few ranks and have a break? </p>
<p>lol All-state band is quite hard in Texas, but hopefully i can do something with band. And I think that you aren't allowed to try out for All-State unless you are in a band at a school</p>
<p>Is there a community orchestra or band you could join? Could you volunteer to play in the orchestra for the high school or middle school musical? Local community theater?</p>
<p>Depending on the size of your community, there are often small bands, community (non-professional) orchestras or ensembles that play for fun and pleasure.</p>
<p>If you're close to any small to medium size colleges, look into their programs. Many schools are looking to fill orchestral, band, or ensemble spots from the local community.</p>
<p>Check with your hs band director, music teacher, private instructor, or youth symphony administration. They may have or know of opportunities.</p>
<p>Call local house of worship music directors... often local amateur groups use church facilities for practice, or the church itself needs musicians for specific services.</p>
<p>Regards ranking question, it depends on what is more important to you. If you are continuing music in college at a high level (major or minor), stay with band. Otherwise, take the AP. Depends on your goals and aspirations.</p>
<p>BTW, music at MIT is a little known gem. Most people don't associate MIT and music but they have some great ensembles and teachers.</p>
<p>well an option that I just found out about is that I could quit my school band for this year, but then I could join my community band. Also, I could still participate in the Solo and Ensemble contest even if I quit band. Now does quitting band seem like a better option since I am still doing band related EC's outsid eof school?</p>