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The "tips, hints, and great things to know" for band parents

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LeanderMomma Veteran

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  On 10/31/2018 at 11:49 PM, banddad84 said:

I confirmed with BOA/MFA yesterday that the North Entrance and Box Office is the only location open for spectators to buy tickets and pass through security to enter the dome for the event.

Thank you for the confirmation!

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AvonDad Apprentice

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We are currently 3 years out from graduation and still volunteer.  The kids are respectful and work their butts off on the field, yet its so funny chaperoning a bus as you realize, these are just normal kids, until they hit the field.

- All bands deserve a standing ovation.  We make sure that every kid gets the recognition they deserve as they a have all put in the hours.  At Avon, every band will get a standing ovation from the parents.

-The kids appreciate the volunteers, box moms, treats, congrats, support.  I use to provide candy snacks once a week for the drum line and it was greatly appreciated.

-It will change your kid.  If they don't come home wanting to quit, its not being done right.  They have to push through and see that if its worth being the best, it takes time and effort.  Our first kid was only in it for a year, as it was not for her, but it did change her. She knew what she wanted and pushed through everything to make it happen later in life.  Our last kid fell in love with it, marched high school and just finished up a season marching tenors for the Blue Knights.   

-it cost money, but its been well worth it.  The experience, drive, determination to achieve what they didn't think they could is worth it.

-being a pit parent can be hectic.  WIfe and I did the indoor season, and when you are told you are already a minute late to clear the floor, it doesn't get more real than that.

 

 

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Uncle Baby Billy Newbie

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  On 9/11/2021 at 10:50 PM, AvonDad said:

All bands deserve a standing ovation.  We make sure that every kid gets the recognition they deserve as they a have all put in the hours.  At Avon, every band will get a standing ovation from the parents.

 

 

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This is very true. I think one of the biggest issues that exists within the band parent community is poor behavior at competitions. Unlike sports, these people (even sometimes 3 to 4 years or more into the activity) do not realize that these are competitions with entirely subjective outcomes. They think cheering louder for a band or not for another will impact the scoring.

Also, gossip about other schools is commonplace in the stands, usually involving less than accurate and sometimes downright misinformed/malicious comments being made among triggered 40-50somethings. Many times, jaded band parents or alumni who 'can't let go' have to find a way to take a hatchet to any band's success on the field. Now, there are entirely fair reasons to gripe about a band theoretically holding a competitive advantage over others' (combining multiple high schools into one group, etc), but in general, band parents can be nasty & territorial about the most ridiculous things.

One thing I believe that band parents should strive to understand is that, as they watch their groups grow over the season, not every band has the same goals throughout the season. Some finish earlier than others, are more complete at a given time than others, but unless it's the final competition of the season for all, most of the time direct compares are dangerous to make. Only one snapshot at a time.

I just wish more band parents and former band parents had the right mindset. I see a few on other forums (even one in particular on this thread) who are also alumni who 'can't let go' and it sickens me how they try to rule over online discourse in an activity that desperately needs diversity of thought and respect for all opinions to truly evolve.

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MikeKyu Proficient

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I am no longer a parent of a competitor. I am a huge fan of not only the competition but the dedication, art, and performance of every band. 
 

When I go to contests I always look around at the fans, students, and staff and say to myself, "Here are several thousand people doing the right thing. Appreciate the show, appreciate the parents, appreciate the staff, appreciate the dedication." This helps me to enjoy every show just a little more. It pains me to see some school parents who refuse to cheer for "competing" schools. Please, appreciate the effort and dedication above all. Scores are irrelevant. 

Cheer for each band. Cheer for the kids, the staff, the volunteers. Cheer...Cheer. 

The Amarillo Band Fan Newbie

The Amarillo Band Fan

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  On 9/14/2022 at 3:04 AM, Samuel Culper said:

My personal rule is to give every performance a standing ovation. Every single one. Every competition, every round.

I don't know why you would do any less.

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Sorry to say not every band deserves a standing ovation. A sturdy and strong clap sure, but there needs to be a reward for bands that are clearly stronger.

I’ll clap like a maniac for Lubbock-Cooper, but I won’t stand up. There needs to be a reward instead of giant participation trophies that everyone’s so good. Your effort is valid and applauded, but a standard needs to be set.

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Sorry to say not every band deserves a standing ovation. A sturdy and strong clap sure, but there needs to be a reward for bands that are clearly stronger.

I’ll clap like a maniac for Lubbock-Cooper, but I won’t stand up. There needs to be a reward instead of giant participation trophies that everyone’s so good. Your effort is valid and applauded, but a standard needs to be set.

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It's not a performance that "deserves" an ovation, it's for the dedication and hard work students, teachers, parents, etc do to create the show on the field, for the program in general. Personally I find it a bit odd to think that different bands deserve a different amount of clapping based on how they do at a comp. While you can either stand or not, I don't you need to base whether you do off of "standards", that's what the awards are for

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Sorry to say not every band deserves a standing ovation. A sturdy and strong clap sure, but there needs to be a reward for bands that are clearly stronger.

I’ll clap like a maniac for Lubbock-Cooper, but I won’t stand up. There needs to be a reward instead of giant participation trophies that everyone’s so good. Your effort is valid and applauded, but a standard needs to be set.

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I'm not a judge.  I'm a fan of bands and, more specifically, band kids. I applaud for their dedication to such a great activity.

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