Re: Looking For Advice...

If you have the time why don't you get them involved with an indoor
percussion ensemble.  If gym time is out of the question set them up for a
concert program and make them feel important and educate them at the same
time.
Mike Seabrook
"pennjazz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I have just taken a job at a small high school that has competed in TOB
the
> last couple of years.  They haven't done too well due to conditions beyond
> the students' control.  Now the program has started the turnaround last
year
> going from 5 student to 30.  I am now here trying to build the program
> further.  My percussion is very weak and seems to want to goof off more
than
> try to become better.  The band is 8th grade through 12th grade.  I am
> looking for any advice to turn the section around into a good group.
>
> pennjazz