FAQ's

"Can I be involved in sports and band?"

Absolutely! We have students in a number of sports, clubs, and activities each year. Sometimes we  have  to  work  out  schedules,  but  it  can  be  done.  Band students are given the entire performing schedule at the beginning of the year so they know when our activities are planned. We work very hard with our coaches and the school district’s athletic director to ensure that you are not pressured to choose between sports or music.   In fact, some of the coaches are the band’s biggest supporters!  While there may be a misperception that you can’t be in both, many of our students are involved in some sport, club, or other activity outside of band – football, basketball, swimming, skating, soccer, track, volleyball, speech, knowledge masters, etc. For more information, see the section entitled Attendance at Concerts in our band handbook.

"With so many required subjects, will I be able to fit band into my schedule?"

Yes.  Legacy High School is on an optional seven period day which allows our students to fit in the most class choices.  The school district also has an outstanding early bird and summer program which if utilized will create even more room in your schedule. You can fit band in if you want to!

"High school is hard and band takes so much time. Will I have time to study?"

Many students in band are at the top of their class!  Band members learn to manage their time and typically score higher than non-band students on standardized tests.  Band students on the whole make better grades than non-band students – it’s a fact!  Our program is designed with your best interests in mind. You can balance music with academics if you choose to manage your time appropriately.

“Will the work be too hard for me?”

NO!  Everyone starts from scratch, and like anything else, with hard work and practice you will get it. That’s exactly why you need to be in band in the first place.  Band helps you develop a good work ethic.  Anything – sports, a job, etc. – takes work to be good. There is nothing wrong with work!

"I'm tired of band - should I quit?"

After all the years you have invested, you are just getting to the point where you are good enough to really enjoy band. Don't drop out now when you're on the verge of getting the most out of it and enjoying it to the fullest! At the very least, try band your freshman year.