The area in my life, that I can remember, when I felt that I was subjected to the “pigs”, was when I participated in the Gifford Middle School band. The “pig” in this situation would have been my band director, Mr. Anonymous. All of the students in band, decided to join because they wanted to learn music and play an instrument. Many students walked out of band not knowing anything about music. Plus, he wasn’t a very good teacher
Overall, Mr. A taught us very little. He taught us how to read music for about one day, and he expected us to remember for the rest of the year. Also, he barely taught us how to play our insruments, since he was only a trumpet player. It was apparent by the third year that all he wanted was more prestige for him and his program.
michaelguidebeck said,
Jpm4000000pmTue, 10 Apr 2007 12:11:21 +000007 24, 2007 @ 9:28
Ok scottball Jones i can see how mr.A would be napolean.
jorgemonroy said,
Jpm4000000pmTue, 10 Apr 2007 12:14:46 +000007 24, 2007 @ 9:28
I see that you music teacher wasn’t the best and he could be doing it for his program. Good Job.
mramico said,
Jam4000000amWed, 11 Apr 2007 07:56:26 +000007 24, 2007 @ 9:28
good example. I take it that A stand for Amico…
dwarnick said,
Jpm4000000pmWed, 11 Apr 2007 15:16:10 +000007 24, 2007 @ 9:28
Sounds like mr. squigly to me. Not Mr. Amico he teach us lots.
tylersaurini said,
Jpm4000000pmWed, 11 Apr 2007 20:19:57 +000007 24, 2007 @ 9:28
Good post. I had band at Dan McCarty Middle School. We were animals who were being taught by the “pig”.
Always remember: Rebellion is always an option with consequences.
reneemarvin said,
Jpm4000000pmThu, 12 Apr 2007 18:41:14 +000007 24, 2007 @ 9:28
HAHA SCOTTBALL JONESSS.
But seriously, I liked your post a lot. Having never been in band, I don’t know about how things work, but I’ve been in a few plays and I can tell you the director is always right. XD
I think in the arts, though, there has to be a certain degree of “do what I tell you,” only because the knowledge of the person teaching you is shown in their talent… you know? But this teacher doesn’t sound like a very good one… ^^’
AND Mr. Amico – “Mr. A” stands for “Mr. Anonymous”, duh.
dwarnick said,
Jpm5000000pmTue, 08 May 2007 21:02:47 +000007 24, 2007 @ 9:28
Hey Scott. i invite you to my open forum on my blog. The password is Music