I definitely agree that the four C’s are key points that go into what makes a band successful. All of the different aspects are added up to make each performance the best it can be. These are incorporated in our band through ways like the Reminds. They are a very efficient way of communicating to the entire band to get important information out there. Without these, I know that I for one would sometimes forget pep band and report times. Critical thinking is a skill that every band student should use every time they play their instrument. Whether it is working especially hard on a solo spot or simply scanning ahead in the music to prepare for what is coming up next. That is a major part of what makes groups of all kinds successful. Perhaps one
