Today I had a counselor print out the list of kids signed up for HS band for next year. (Super early I know)

I'm really bummed that my group will be the smallest its been in 12 or more years. We've been very successful, and the kids can really play their instruments, yet our numbers will be down.

I expected to have a slightly smaller group than this year due to a small senior class next year (thanks covid) and a few other reasons, but I just don't get it. We are a small 4A school, the kids have a good time, we go to Six Flags, Disney, etc. I think that I'm most upset with losing some really good kids for what seems to be no reason at all.

I'm sure some people are in the same boat, but I just needed to vent. I am going to do my best to retain the students who haven't signed up yet.