getting lectured by a band teacher and given a lengthy sermon on why my kid should be in marching band instead of sports, and why he's not allowed to take Jazz Band unless he's in marching band, didn't go over very well. Guy thinks that the world will implode if kids don't take band. I assure you, it will not. At least, not for my kids. My son plays 4 instruments, and sings. Band won't make or break his high school experience.