Wayne State has announced some great news; they are introducing the WSU Marching Band!
"We are excited to announce…debuting this fall…the Wayne State University Warrior Band! This band will play at football games, basketball games, and other university special events. A director is being hired and plans are getting set! Many of you have expressed interest and attended information sessions about the band and we thank you. The WSU Warrior Band is open to all WSU students!"
With my sister being a member of marching band all four years of high school as well as many of my former residents being members of the marching band, I have always enjoyed the synchronization and the dedication it takes to be a member of such a huge team. Here are some reasons why:
Creative Way to Stay In Shape
In Drumline (2002), you saw a little bit of the hard work that the members of the band have to go through. I couldn't do it, but it would be an interesting way to lose weight. It must be great to have a whole bunch of people suffering with you.
Taking Pride in Something Bigger than Yourself
I was thinking about the quote that pretty much defined their goal. "ONE BAND, ONE SOUND!" This definitely helps people with skills later in life: working as a team, being selfless. All those things are vital to the success of the band.
Former resident and fellow band members
Building School Spirit
Students become more invested in not only themselves, but the school as a whole. Not to mention, students want to see and support their friends carrying the pigskin and carrying the tuba. It allows students to be even more invested! I took pride in knowing that the drum major was friend from high school.
Friends from high school in rival college bands
Did anyone else do band? Or were they involved in another tight group, i.e. choir, etc.?
