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    The definition of a sport is an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Many people question whether or not marching band is a sport. Although some people may think it is nothing like a sport, many other people do consider it one. Marching band should be considered a sport because you need both physical and mental strength and skills. Marching band should be considered a sport because the difficulty is equal

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    Kaiyah Wilhite Argumentative Essay Should marching band be considered a sport? Yes, it should. Being a member for one year, and having completed the season, I speak from experience. There are so many things to learn in the season, like body movements and music. We also had to learn all eighty-four sets, which is where to go while we are marching. 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

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    Have you even just wanted to wear a cozy band shirt. At Bethomen Middle School a boy named Ben wore a shirt with a band on it to school. This year the principal banded t-shirts with musical instruments and with bands of it. Do to it causing problems last year. The band t-shirt didn't cause trouble between classes. It had happened last year. Also last year there was a letter send home not this year. During lunch a boy was singing, Sarah and her friends didn’t like his voice that's what caused

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    Marching band is a very hard activity. It’s fun but takes a lot of hard work, concentration and devotion. You have to have talent and the ability to follow directions when asked the first time. You have to follow instructions as if you were in the military. “They also follow directions like a military unit.” For example the conductor says stand straight and your shoe is untied. You cannot tie your shoe until told to do so. You have to wake up early in the morning to perfect the routines. You have

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    Throughout my life I have experienced many events that have changed my perspective on life. From life goals like receiving your first job or learning how to drive, each one is important in its own right. Ever since freshman year I have been a member of the Montour Spartan Marching Band as a flute player, and a lot has happened since the first time we marched onto the football field to perform our halftime show. Because of marching band I’ve learned to deal with and accept change and responsibility

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    Everyone knows who the band kids are. From seeing them marching under the friday night lights, to listening to them never stop talking about band, it’s easy to pick them from a crowd. I, despite my chagrin to admit it, am one of those kids. When I joined marching band, I never intended to become so involved. I only saw it as a chance to make friends. However; without my realizing it, I quickly became immersed in band. As the years went by, I developed a love for band, the people in it, the way it

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    When the average person thinks of their favorite sport they think of football, soccer, baseball, tennis, or basketball. But when i think of my favorite sport, i think of Marching Band. I know what you're thinking. “Marching Band isn't a sport, what is she talking about?” but Marching band should be considered a sport for many reasons. Marching band fits all the definitions for a sport and follows them to perfection! There are many statistics to reveal marching band is a sport and how hard the members

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    When I first joined marching band after seventh grade, I missed the first summer practice to see a concert. At that time, I had no idea how much band would come to mean to me nor the unexpected amount of dedication needed. Before marching band, music was merely a casual thing, but it has transformed this old hobby into a greater priority. After just one season, this shift was noticeable. I certainly did not consider missing two days of a Disney World vacation to march at nationals when first reading

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    Marching band consists of musicians who march in either a military style or corps style on a field. The musicians put on a show with music, marching, and visuals, and compete in competitions. Marching bands usually wear uniforms with their organization's colors, marching shoes, hats, plumes, etc. In a high school or college marching band, putting together a show is an important part of football games. On the other hand, concert band or a symphonic band is a sit-down ensemble that generally plays

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    Every Friday night in October people watch the local high school play football. During halftime, hundreds of people wearing silly feathers march into the field. To some, this is the perfect time for a restroom or snack break, however, multiple hours go into this show to make it as perfect as possible. Marching bands do not receive the credit, recognition, and satisfaction that they deserve for the amount of hard work and time that is put forth into making a season successful. With all the effort

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