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Clifton High School Mustang Band Student FAQs Is band hard? For our Marching Band to have its
world-renowned reputation hard work is required, but it is also a lot of
fun. How long are practices? Practices are usually from 3 - 5 everyday
during Marching Band season (Sept. - Nov.). Sometimes if we are learning
something new, practice will run a little longer. Can you do other activities besides just band? During the fall you
can not participate in other sports but you can be in clubs. During the
winter and spring, you can be in other sports unless you are in one of the
smaller ensembles. What's the band director (Mr. Morgan) like? He is strict and
expects your best. However, he is always there for you if you need help. What is band class? It counts as a regular class and it helps you
learn your music. At the end of the school year, you perform in a concert as
part of either Freshman Band or Concert Band (upper classmen). What is band camp? It's the last two weeks of the summer where
the upper classmen teach the fundamentals of marching to the freshmen. Does band affect your schoolwork? Most people find
that during Marching Band season their grades are higher. However, if you need
to go to remedial, it will not interfere with practice. What other ensembles are offered to band students? Wind Ensemble,
Brass Band, Percussion Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, and Flute Consortium are all
offered to band students during the winter and spring. However, you must be
in Marching Band to participate in these. Are you required to do anything other than Marching Band? No, but it is
strongly suggested to join other ensembles. Do freshmen make band? All freshmen make band, but those who are
having trouble with their music or marching stay on the sidelines.
Eventually, everyone is put into a show. What does the band do besides play at football games? The Marching Band
also plays at parades and music festivals. There are also band bashes
(dances), the Holiday Dinner/Dance, and the Awards Dinner. The band has
also traveled to different places internationally to perform. |
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