I think that alot of Mass Bands are starting to encorporate more learning and educational experiences and aspects into their practices and such especially in the early practices before the school year is completely over (Although I know alot of High Schoolers are still in concert or graduation season during that time as well). I also believe that since we're seeing more of a blend between music and writing between summer and fall programs, some Mass and All Star programs challenge student's stamina, reading levels, and such just as much as a Band summer camp for wayyy less fees. You are missing out on marching, but you're gaining in how much you're being pushed to a certain level as a bandsmen I believe.
I think that alot of Mass Bands are starting to encorporate more learning and educational experiences and aspects into their practices and such especially in the early practices before the school year is completely over (Although I know alot of High Schoolers are still in concert or graduation season during that time as well). I also believe that since we're seeing more of a blend between music and writing between summer and fall programs, some Mass and All Star programs challenge student's stamina, reading levels, and such just as much as a Band summer camp for wayyy less fees. You are missing out on marching, but you're gaining in how much you're being pushed to a certain level as a bandsmen I believe.
Summer band camp.