10. The hectic competition season will teach you invaluable time management skills, team-building, and a sense of responsibility. (Plus, you’ll be too busy to get into any trouble!)
9. Research shows that students who play music achieve higher test scores in math, science, and English. Music education also has a proven positive impact on self-esteem and wellbeing.
8. Pizza. Pretzels. Candy. Repeat.
7. You get to wear those super-stylish uniforms and learn what “dinkles” and “bibbers” are.
6. Develop grit and resilience as you practice and perform through the heat, cold, wind, and rain.
5. Strengthen your skills on your current instrument — or learn a new one and make the band even more well-rounded.
4. Band practice is the perfect way to get plenty of physical activity, sunshine, and fresh air.
3. Hype up the crowd at football games (and get the Shawnee fight song stuck in your head for days).
2. Build your “blue pride” by representing Shawnee at competitions through the region.
1. Put on an amazing show and form instant friendships that last a lifetime!
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