Depending on the program, the hours spent in big school maybe more. Usually smaller schools share kids with other activities, so it is harder to do a lot of outside of school practices. Usually less hours practicing.
Although, the smaller schools I work with were incredibly competitive and directors put in 50+ hours a week, 70+ in marching season. At the 6A I work at, I am still putting in the same amount of time.
Middle school directors in my cluster do not have high school responsibilities, so generally their hours are much less.
Band program success depends on the expectations placed them, big are small school
Grass is green where you water it. There are 5A and 6A bands that's struggle to find success, just as any small school. The battles that you face as a director do not depend on the school size, but support you receive. You need to be open to finding directors that can mentor you and work with them as long as you can. Real teaching is hard, especially in music education.
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