| Re: Grass Roots
This is a great thread. Upon first reading, I was with the crowd,"What's wrong with these kids, teachers, connunities, etc." Then I started to list all of the community bands, orchestras, brass ensembles, youth wind ensembles and orchestras outside of their schools and I was heartened. Within a 30 minute drive from my house I could be playing in as many as 6 community bands, one brass insemble, or one community orchestra. High school students can play in two youth symphonies and two wind ensembles outside of their schools. Don't get me started on choral ensembles around here! I guess my point is to get mad, then look around where you live. You might be pleasantly suprised! |