This is my third year participating in marching band including my high school participation so I'm quite biased, but these are legitimate reasons why band members make the best employees.
1. We're punctual
When the band director says be there at 5, he means 4:45. So the band shows up at 4:30. We will never be running late for work and on the off chance some emergency happened and we are late for work, we will be actually running.
2. We're good at working together.
We originally find our spots with drill sheets and coordinates but after a couple rehearsals we line up with each other to create the amazing gigantic shapes. We have to work together to line up and make the image readable.
3. We want to help each other.
That one kid on the wrong side of the field makes everyone look bad so we all pitch in to make sure the people who are supposed to be around us are where they're supposed to be. As Dr. Aarhus says, "Friends don't let friends march out of line."
4. We work hard.
We don't want a performance to look bad so we put sweat, tears, spit, snot, and our last vital bit of breath into making a show look and sound as good as we can. We actually give it our all. 90% is good in other classes but in band, that's failing. We will work hard to do our best at whatever task is in front of us.
5. We show up.
When someone misses a band practice, it's hard for people around them to adjust which makes that rehearsal just a little more difficult. Also, the person who missed is gonna be behind on the new drill, music, or movements we learned that day. It's just easier to not miss practices. It's also easier to not fall behind at work. So we just won't take sick days. I did say we put snot into making a show look good.
6. We follow instructions.
When people don't listen, it's a long day of rehearsal and people get frustrated. We shut up and listen to get things done so we can all get out of the sun. We have to keep up with instructions outside of band too. Send us an important email or text and we will read it within the hour and do whatever we need to get done.
7. Time management.
In order to take classes, have a social life, and participate in other activities we have to manage our time to make sure everything gets done. It's easy to plan for because games and practices take a specific amount of time out of every week.If there's a deadline, we will meet it or beat it. Early is on time,
8. We're understanding.
Band is one of the most diverse groups on any campus. I have yet to meet someone who doesn't like music. Music brings people together. Band members can grow and benefit from that diversity.
