American Band by: Kristen Lane
This book is a survey through the marching band season as observed by a reporter who had not previously been exposed to the activity. While many people when they learn of the world of marching band and the great lengths high schools go to for competitions have the tendency to role their eyes, but Kristen Lane is able to keep a distance and observe it for the value it holds. She looks specifically at the lives of 7 different students and shows how their lives are affected by their time spent with the band.
Students while reading this book will get a better appreciation for the work that they are putting forth. They can often get so caught up in the routine of rehearsal that they loose track of what they are actually doing. By seeing what similar groups are doing they will understand better the value behind all the practices. This book would not be particularly challenging for students, so it would be a good way to get students to start thinking about how they could read more in the academic world of music.
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