[McLovin]

Trust me, it wasn't at the Beechwood show, I experienced it at Hazard, South Laurel, and Bryan Station. Its easier to notice these things when you go with just 1 or 2 friends and not a specific group that you have to show loyalty to. Respect for the work of other bands should be first and foremost at any competition, regardless of rivalries. That means no matter who is performing, people should sit and watch because those kids work just as hard as every other group that goes on the field. So cheer if you like a specific moment in the show, but don't make unnecessary noise, cause the judges need to hear what's going on as well, which is another factor to consider.

This post has been edited by McLovin: 09 April 2010 - 08:20 PM

[kydrummajor]

Tuba_Schwartz, on Sep 28 2008, 04:40 PM, said:

I was at this competition and during a AAA performance, about 5 to 10 band parents in a different band but same class laughing up a storm saying things like, "I thought our band was poor!" and "This band really sucks, why do they even try" This was very rude, after the bands performance I told them they should be ashamed of themselves and left. But when I sat down next to my parents I see about 3 band parents from a 5A Band ranting on, and it was OBNOXIOUS!! The older women even looked rude, if that makes sense. I was sooo mad I just wanted to hurl my water bottle at both sections.

ilovechristmas, on Sep 29 2008, 01:40 PM, said:

this is also one of my biggest problems today! people who act like this is just horrible.

I remember a couple of years ago, there was a family behind me at state finals that just talked and talked throughout the whole thing, I repeatedly said things to them, but unfortunately they were foriegn and I'm not sure they understood english.

And there are people in every group that does this, the above mentioned family was with PLD....so it's just not small schools or country schools, or city schools.

I believe the important thing to do is write people who need to know. In my line of business, writing to a series of people who need to know, fixes lots of problems.

I would write a letter, and send a copy to the band director, the principal of the high school, the super intendent, and also a letter to KMEA.

People will do it as long as they get away with it. I don't believe they have malintent, however most people are so clueless they don't notice what is going on around them! So we are just as guilty unless we take measures to help stop these problems.

Tuba_Schwartz, on Sep 29 2008, 10:29 PM, said:

If mentioning a name is helping change things already Im sharing the bands.

Surprisingly, the rude comments about Holmes was from Highlands.

The other parents laughing up a storm oboxiously were from GRC.

These are not the only people I noticed, but these were the worst offenders. I suggest a letter to the band director and a freakin announcement even if it has to be before every single band. If they can block off the stands, why cant they speak a few needed words?

Thanks

im confused. "tuba" never stated the family was from PLD... he later mentions GRC. "I love christmas" are you certain you have the right infromation? I have always seen Dunbar parents as very classy in comparison to other band programs. (and often notice PLD bcoz of their trend-setting new age shows, esp at KMEA state last year, do not get the attention they deserve.)
it happens to all band programs, i think it's appropriate to quietly ask them to stop. dont be afraid to speak your mind to let the guilty parents/ groups know you don't appreciate this behavior and that you paid money to ENJOY the competition. If it doesn't cease, go find an usher or a host of the competition I guarantee they will resolve the issue for you. Common sense and common courtesy.