Here We Go

The majority of the students in my so-called top band, whom I adore, but nevertheless need to chastise, are not practicing.  I know, alert the media, right?  At semester’s end, I decided I’d had enough and gave the students major new assignments, which will force them to practice daily or fail.  In the past, I’ve tried to strike a balance between their academic loads and my musical demands, but no more.  Practice or die.  Or quit- whatever.  I may have a small band by week’s end but the kids will be damned dedicated.  The parental protests have already begun.  I’ve prepared a standard email response.  Let the games begin!