Drum Corps

Just like I said in my last blog about the different types of bands, Drum Corps is a really hard thing to get into, but there are so many good things that come out of it.  It helps you become a better player and you meet so many new people. I have never personally been in drum corps but I have friends that are and they love it.

“Don’t forget about Drum Corps. This is a big deal, you have to audition and you are gone most of the summer to practice, these are the best of the best. They are marching bands with only brass, drumline, and color guard. They don’t take any winds, so if you are a wind player and want to be in drum corps you have to learn to play a brass instrument.”

Maybe you can’t be in it if you aren’t brass, but what’s stopping you from becoming a brass player? The answer is probably you. So why don’t you try stepping outside of your comfort zone once in a while and try learning a new instrument, who knows you might like playing that one better than your normal one.

Many high school musicians only know how to play one instrument because many people don’t care to learn a new one. And many band directors don’t push the idea of learning a new one unless they need a different instrument then they try to find someone they think would be good on that instrument they need and talk to them. But other than that they leave the idea alone.

If you want to learn an new instrument find a friend that plays that instrument and talk to them or even talk to a band director, anyone is willing to help, you just have to step up and be the one to ask because they don’t take hints and they won’t come to you.