Band Camp Psychology

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It’s the last week of band camp and also the hottest week of the year. There is no doubt in my mind that every single person in band has had at least one instance in which they considered quitting because of how mentally and physically draining the past month has been. Fortunately, these thoughts are completely natural to have and it is ultimately my choice whether or not I can handle this any longer. However, I know that all of this hard work will pay off in the long run. Having the rush of adrenaline during the halftime show or dancing in the stands with all of my closest friends makes everything I have gone through all worthwhile.
It has been hard to keep on working on the same thing for so long. However, being able to dedicate myself to

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