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thomas
Student
Hurricane, West Virginia
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Michelle M.
Actress
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Thomas !
You have not provided any information surrounding the reason to discontinue Band class or whether it is in high school or college. I do have some advice that I hope will be something to think about as you give yourself time to consider things.
First and foremost, discuss the situation with your parents or an adult friend to get their take on the issues. Be detailed in your discussion and discuss why you want to quit band. A friend or relative may be able to help you see things that you may not be thinking about right now.
My advice is to stay with it. I say this, not knowing if it is a serious issue. If someone is bothering you or you're being treated unfairly in any way, report it and yes, quit. If it's not serious, then stay with it because you will not get credit for the class and you may have to take another class to make up for the credit you lost by quitting. In addition, this is the end of March. That means you have between two and three months more to stay with it and it will be worth it. You'll get your credit and you will never have to take band ever again if you don't want to. If you are looking at a future as a musician, you can always take private instrument lessons in the community outside of high school. But without knowing why you want to quit, it is difficult to assess what you need to do.
Always remember this: in life we go through challenges and if we jump the hurdles of those challenges we end up becoming better at adapting and helping others adapt. This is not the first and only thing you'll ever want to quit. I think that if it was on a heavy level, you would have already quit, so give it some time and get feedback and advice in addition to the advice from the Advisors here.
Make some time to have fun with activities and friends that you enjoy. We all have to stick with things we rather not do so test yourself on this challenge and come out a winner ! You can even discuss it with your guidance counselor or the school social worker if you think it would help, but it's just not worth losing your credit for band when you've come this far.
Think about it. Give it time. I wish you well in whatever you decide and hope this helps a little.
You have not provided any information surrounding the reason to discontinue Band class or whether it is in high school or college. I do have some advice that I hope will be something to think about as you give yourself time to consider things.
First and foremost, discuss the situation with your parents or an adult friend to get their take on the issues. Be detailed in your discussion and discuss why you want to quit band. A friend or relative may be able to help you see things that you may not be thinking about right now.
My advice is to stay with it. I say this, not knowing if it is a serious issue. If someone is bothering you or you're being treated unfairly in any way, report it and yes, quit. If it's not serious, then stay with it because you will not get credit for the class and you may have to take another class to make up for the credit you lost by quitting. In addition, this is the end of March. That means you have between two and three months more to stay with it and it will be worth it. You'll get your credit and you will never have to take band ever again if you don't want to. If you are looking at a future as a musician, you can always take private instrument lessons in the community outside of high school. But without knowing why you want to quit, it is difficult to assess what you need to do.
Always remember this: in life we go through challenges and if we jump the hurdles of those challenges we end up becoming better at adapting and helping others adapt. This is not the first and only thing you'll ever want to quit. I think that if it was on a heavy level, you would have already quit, so give it some time and get feedback and advice in addition to the advice from the Advisors here.
Make some time to have fun with activities and friends that you enjoy. We all have to stick with things we rather not do so test yourself on this challenge and come out a winner ! You can even discuss it with your guidance counselor or the school social worker if you think it would help, but it's just not worth losing your credit for band when you've come this far.
Think about it. Give it time. I wish you well in whatever you decide and hope this helps a little.
charnelle saint-laurent
Observer analyst
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Huntington Station, New York
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charnelle’s Answer
Hello,
Thank you for your question It’s best to finish out the year. It looks good on your transcript and what else would you be doing just get to class your working the mind and being social. There is nothing more powerful than people coming together for a common interest. Think about it over again maybe it is the right thing to do to quit I quit my last year because I had a lot of activities and I greatly regret staying one more period. Enjoy high school while you can. Best of luck!
Thank you for your question It’s best to finish out the year. It looks good on your transcript and what else would you be doing just get to class your working the mind and being social. There is nothing more powerful than people coming together for a common interest. Think about it over again maybe it is the right thing to do to quit I quit my last year because I had a lot of activities and I greatly regret staying one more period. Enjoy high school while you can. Best of luck!
Rafael Diaz Montelongo
Consultant
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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Rafael’s Answer
Hi Thomas,
It is important to be sure about your reasons for wanting to leave. Please discuss your decision with your band director—they will appreciate your honesty and may suggest alternatives such as switching roles or reducing your commitments. Also, involve your parents for their support, and plan your departure carefully, possibly at the end of the term. If you are still interested in music, consider joining a music club, taking private lessons, or trying a new instrument. Embrace the change and pursue new interests that inspire you!
It is important to be sure about your reasons for wanting to leave. Please discuss your decision with your band director—they will appreciate your honesty and may suggest alternatives such as switching roles or reducing your commitments. Also, involve your parents for their support, and plan your departure carefully, possibly at the end of the term. If you are still interested in music, consider joining a music club, taking private lessons, or trying a new instrument. Embrace the change and pursue new interests that inspire you!