I am a senior Music Education major and I play trombone in the Skyhawk Marching Band.

I feel slapped in the face by fellow students. I’m sure it wasn’t intentional, but it happened.

The comments I read in “Skyhawk, TSU bands rock halftime show” (Sept. 14 edition) came across to me that the student body was not satisfied with our performance Sept. 9.

Before I continue, I want to make it clear that I support TSU’s music program as a fine institute of performing arts.

The TSU band did a great job during the game. One thing you have to realize is that TSU historically has been a powerful, entertaining band that plays as much as they can during their games and shows.

Now, on the other hand, UTM is not known for that.

Our band is laid back and tends to care more about our field performance (which upon scrutinizing the video, proved to be a top-class performance).

To change this, first of all, would require a lot more time and money. Traditions are what make a school unique.

There are three things you, the spectator, can do now.

One, see the band director, Brian Amaral, or a ranking band member and give him/her input on how you would like to see things run.

Two, write a tasteful response to this response.

Three, get your doctorate in Music Education, apply for the job at UTM and change it yourself.

I encourage everyone to respond to this, especially students of non-musical backgrounds.

Will Burdette is a senior Music Education major from Martin.