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I know I haven't updated in, well, forever- some of you probably don't even remember who this is. But I have nowhere else to turn, so please help me.
I am in Marching Band right now. I loved it last year. I was dragged into doing it again this year, but with a heavier instrument (baritone). It has been KILLING my back and shoulders. Up until now, I have *sorta* enjoyed band this season. But today I got in an argument with my section leader, and it has led to one thought after another of "should I quit?"
I used to absolutely love marching band. Now I'm not entirely sure. It takes up 7 hours out of my already insane week- and that's when there's no game. When there's a game, my whole Saturday is devoted to band. I work two jobs and am a full-time graduate student attempting to write a thesis. My chiropractor says that each band rehearsal is slowly contributing to something that may possibly screw me up for life. My back and shoulders constantly ache, but not in that good "ooo I just worked out" kind of way. And, as of today's rehearsal, I no longer get along with my section leader. The constant high-school drama that floats throughout the band like the plague is just something I DO NOT NEED to deal with as a graduate student.
What should I do? I know there's no amount of advice that can really help all that much, but should I drop something that I love (or used to love)? Do I let the whole band, and my wonderful band director, down? Or should I think of me and my future?
Will I regret it?
Will any of this even matter in a few months when the season will be over?
Help Me, Please.
I am in Marching Band right now. I loved it last year. I was dragged into doing it again this year, but with a heavier instrument (baritone). It has been KILLING my back and shoulders. Up until now, I have *sorta* enjoyed band this season. But today I got in an argument with my section leader, and it has led to one thought after another of "should I quit?"
I used to absolutely love marching band. Now I'm not entirely sure. It takes up 7 hours out of my already insane week- and that's when there's no game. When there's a game, my whole Saturday is devoted to band. I work two jobs and am a full-time graduate student attempting to write a thesis. My chiropractor says that each band rehearsal is slowly contributing to something that may possibly screw me up for life. My back and shoulders constantly ache, but not in that good "ooo I just worked out" kind of way. And, as of today's rehearsal, I no longer get along with my section leader. The constant high-school drama that floats throughout the band like the plague is just something I DO NOT NEED to deal with as a graduate student.
What should I do? I know there's no amount of advice that can really help all that much, but should I drop something that I love (or used to love)? Do I let the whole band, and my wonderful band director, down? Or should I think of me and my future?
Will I regret it?
Will any of this even matter in a few months when the season will be over?
Help Me, Please.