Irene was a high school student involved in the marching band. Before high school, students bullied Irene due to her weight of two hundred pounds. Irene played the clarinet, but she was not sure if she wanted to join the marching band. The dark memories of people berating her physical appearance scared her into thinking that her fellow band-mates would do the same. Irene desperately wanted to get into shape so she joined a sport, but knew she was not fit enough for any of the typical ball sports. She eventually realized that the only sport remaining was marching band.
However, people argue that marching band is not a sport. What is a sport? According to Wood the definition of a sport involves physical activity and skill where an individual/team competes against another individual/team and has a set of rules or customs. Marching band is a sport because it involves a lot of physical activity, rules and competition. The argument against categorizing marching band as a sport is the typical conditioning a ‘normal’ sports team would are slightly different.
Irene thought wrong about her ‘teammates’ bullying her, instead they rallied around her and made her feel welcome. With marching she was able to get into shape. In the process, she had made 120 or more friends that she could count on. Marching band is a welcoming sport and open to everyone and anyone who is willing to work. When someone is in marching band they are part of something big. The people in that band do not only
The definition of a sport is as follows, “Noun; an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature.”. I would argue that colorguard, an activity in which one spins flags, weapons, batons, and props with the marching band, should be considered a sport (Dictionary.com).
James Madison constructed the Federalist Papers as propaganda in order to bolster support for the recently proposed federal government. These papers served as a way for the Federalists, those in favor of the ratification of the Constitution, to assuage the fears of the newly free ex-English subjects and to explain how relinquishing some of that newly gained freedom to a federal government would create a safer living environment. Federalist 10 specializes in how the proposed federal government could protect civilians from factions in ways state and local governments are unable to. On a small scale, such as a city in colonial times, a faction would need only few supporters in order to affect and enact change on government proceedings. Comparatively,
As Newt Gingrich once said, “Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of the hard work you already did.” This quote applies greatly to marching band. Many people like to discredit it as something that is simply “walking around and playing an instrument,” but it is much more than that. We didn’t win championships across the east coast twice by doing something just anyone can do. No one perseveres quite like the band.
Having to learn all of this takes hard work, time, and a lot of money. This is why band should be considered a sport. The definition of sport is “an athletic activity requiring skill or physical activity and often of a competitive nature.” Marching band includes all of the above.
“Put on a show!” The director’s command echoed across the field as the drum corps began its routine in front of thousands of spectators. What attracts people to be involved in such a demanding and strenuous activity? The concept of drum corps has changed drastically over the last 200 years. Tracing its origins from before the American Revolution through the Civil War and into the modern era, today’s concept of drum corps has evolved from a military necessity to a major form of entertainment.
All of this contributed to me joining the marching band, beginning in eighth grade, which has taken over my life now, in the best way possible and given me a defined place. It’s nice to be a part of something like
One reason people claim that cheerleading is not a sport is that sports require competition, and cheerleading is merely a means of rallying excitement at sporting events, and therefore is not a sport itself. However, in addition to performing at sporting events, many cheerleaders and cheer squads also compete in cheerleading competitions across the globe. In a cheerleading competition, cheer squads perform routines to music, and are judged based on what stunts the squad performs and how well
A sport is defined as an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. There are many different national and international associations and organizations that hold their own standard to what can be considered a sport, but they are all similar: if it involves physical activity and competitions. Cheerleading does, in fact, fit underneath
High school has never been the worst years of my life. It has been difficult, but I had never felt like it was truly wonderful or meaningful until this year. This past summer, I joined the marching band, and since then my life has changed drastically. Marching band has increased the quality of my high school life, given me the opportunity to impact others, and taught me more about myself than I knew before. Being in marching band, I have made an abundant amount of friendships that never before have I experienced.
Many people believe marching band is not a sport because it involves people playing music. Since people are playing music, they think it is more of an art than a sport. It is true that we people in a marching band are playing music, but there is a lot more that they do besides playing music. I have so far participated in marching band for six years, five in middle school and high school and one year in college. Even though not all marching bands compete, it should still be considered a sport for the ones that do.
Many people consider activities such as, football, baseball, volleyball, and track to be a sport. The qualities that tend to make these activities considered sports are, running, tackling, hitting a ball, participating in relays, and so much more. Not mentioned in this list of sports is dance. People tend to believe that dance is nothing more than moving your body to some music, it is also very mentally engaging as well as being a physically demanding activity. The question that many might ask: Why is dance not classified as a sport? Dancers that compete in competitive situations do not get off as easily as people may think. These dancers require countless hours of exercising, training, and stretching, just as much, if not more, than other sports. To perfect the art of dancing comes with years of training and dedication. With this explanation of the art of dancing, it can be concluded that dance is in fact a sport.
8. I am in competitive marching band. This means that I can compete up to 16 different bands at a time. In band we all have the mindset of a winner. Right when we march onto the field as a band, we know that we will own that field, and that we will win. Winning does not mean everything, but it means
Most schools offer a variety of activities, classes, and clubs. I personally was never interested in school or anything to do with it. Then I came across band and was instantly hooked. Band has concerts, marching band, and you get to meet new people. Band is my favorite class and here are some reasons why.
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