Band Parents

Ya know who doesn't get enough credit? Band parents.

Marching band would not be possible without them. They take time out of their days to make our lives easier. Whether its giving us sunscreen at band camp, or loading the truck when we go to competitions, or organizing fundraisers, they are always there for us.

I cannot stress this enough. They are like the t.v. crew of band, the behind-the-scenes people who keep everything running. Their efforts often go unnoticed and underappreciated.

At the end of every marching season, my band has a banquet (organized in majority by parents). The staff does paper plate awards, one of them being the "Bennett Black Memorial Award for Equipment Excellence." This year, that award was given to the band parents. They are there every Saturday to get the truck loaded so we can leave for our competition sooner, and are there after to unload so we get home sooner.

I say yet again, band would not be possible without parent volunteers. We need to thank and appreciate them more than we already do now, because they deserve it.

-Sultan of Swing