Only if that’s all you get and your admin is not happy. Matching band isn’t everything. Unfortunately, it is one of your highest exposure activities that people aren’t there for (think about that for a minute). Next to commencement, which people are also not there for you.

If you’re doing good work and the kids and community are happy that’s pretty much all you can ask for. Your 3rd clarinets aren’t going to visit you in the home or be at your funeral. Keep a healthy perspective on things.