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Ilsa

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2. I don't mean separation between middle school

Reply to jeepnstein (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 10, 2014, 10:35 AM

Jan 2014

and high school bands. (I'm sorry for the lack of clarity.) I mean having separate bands in middle school, having both a "concert band" and a "symphonic band", when most of the music for middle schoolers is rated about the same level in difficulty.

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A piddly question, a "why do they do that?" regarding music education... [View all] Ilsa Jan 2014 OP

It makes a big difference... jeepnstein Jan 2014 #1

I don't mean separation between middle school Ilsa Jan 2014 #2

Same kids in both bands? Iggo Jan 2014 #3

No, kids are assigned to one or the other, Ilsa Jan 2014 #4

With My Nieces. . . ProfessorGAC Jan 2014 #5

None are marching bands. No stringed instruments. Ilsa Jan 2014 #6

Got It ProfessorGAC Jan 2014 #7