{"id":258,"date":"2018-10-22T15:17:06","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T15:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=258"},"modified":"2018-10-22T15:17:06","modified_gmt":"2018-10-22T15:17:06","slug":"father-son-band-at-jones-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/father-son-band-at-jones-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Father & son \u201cband\u201d at 糖心直播"},"content":{"rendered":"

ELLISVILLE \u2013 The bond between a father and son is special. However, 糖心直播\u2019s Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge not only gets to bond with his son Max who is a freshman at Jones, but he also gets to \u201cband\u201d with him. \u00a0When the younger Burge contemplated playing in the band in middle school, his proud father, who was the High School Director of Bands at Northwest Rankin School District was hopeful.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe actually tested high on all of the instruments. He could have chosen any one of them. I thought it was cool for him to pick the saxophone,\u201d said Dr. Burge, who also plays the saxophone.<\/p>\n

While Max said he will not follow in his dad\u2019s footsteps in the role of drum major for Mississippi State University or Pearl River Community College, his younger sister Emma has come the closest as the drum major at Oak Grove High School this season. A career around music is also not likely in Max\u2019s future because he is pursuing a career in graphic design with aspirations of becoming a storyboard artist. Regardless of his career decision, the father and son duo are uniquely bonding for the first time in the 糖心直播 band.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have never been my son\u2019s band director, even though I may have been teaching at the same school.\u00a0 I have conducted maybe a piece his band was performing, but I\u2019ve never been his teacher.\u00a0 This is really unique and I love it!\u201d said Dr. Burge.<\/p>\n

After playing throughout his high school career at Oak Grove High School, Max realized high school and college marching bands are very different; but not because his dad is his director.<\/p>\n

\u201cI prefer concert season over marching season because it\u2019s hot and agonizing. However, at Jones, it\u2019s more relaxed here. I like playing for the audience and not judges. If high school band was like this I may have stuck it out because preparing for high school band competitions was very stressful!\u201d said Max. \u201cMy dad pushes us but it\u2019s more enjoyable at Jones.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Burge noted his son doesn\u2019t get special treatment in his band. In fact, he said he expects more out of his son.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe takes criticism well and makes adjustments as needed. He is a very good student and we\u2019re very proud of who he is. He knows I expect a lot out of him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some of Max\u2019s bandmates said he\u2019s just part of the family. They don\u2019t look at him as the director\u2019s son.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe treat him like everyone else.\u00a0 In fact, the older students watch out for him. He\u2019s cool,\u201d said super-sophomore, Cheyenne Fraun of Moselle.<\/p>\n

On the first day of band camp, the father-son duo shared an awkward moment. They did not discuss how to address each other in this new situation they were sharing for the first time. While Max said he wanted to be respectful of his father, his new name for his dad was perfect and set the tone for the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cI called him \u2018Doctor-father.\u2019 \u00a0I didn\u2019t know what else to call him!\u201d said Max, while his dad snickered at his explanation. \u201cMy dad will tell you I\u2019m the \u2018grammar Nazi\u2019 too.\u00a0 I text him his mistakes so he doesn\u2019t embarrass himself, especially in front of the band,\u201d added Max.<\/p>\n

Max admitted there were some things he didn\u2019t really like about growing up as a band director\u2019s son, like the long rehearsals. However, both said they are glad they are able to share this priceless experience bonding in the band.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a very special thing for me to have Max in my band at Jones! I get to see him every day!\u201d said Dr. Burge. \u201cWe may not speak to each other but I\u2019m able to tell my wife he looks good marching around with his bandmates. Band has taken so much time away from my family over the years. Having him here with me during his college years is very special!\u201d<\/p>\n

While music may always be a part of Max\u2019s life in his future endeavors, his true passion is art. Dr. Burge explained, when Max was very young, he would kneel at his bed and draw. He was always drawing, even when cooking. Max is talented at making \u201cpancake art.\u201d Without hesitation, Max said he is not interested in being a traditional artist. His plans include creating a very specific type of art.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cGiving life to the art or creation through animation is really what I love. As a storyboard artist, I visualize the story,\u201d said Max. \u201cThe movie, \u2018Nightmare Before Christmas\u2019 made me see things differently. I became more interested in seeing how they created the movie in the bonus features and the behind the scenes clips than the actual movie. I especially have huge respect for the stop-action movie directors,\u201d said Max.<\/p>\n

Growing up, the Burge family followed dad to the school on weekends for concerts or games. They often traveled on the road for football and basketball games too. Even though mom is a speech pathologist for the Lamar County School District, Cindy Burge has supported her husband coaching color guard students and dance teams, or just being a fan. Traveling most likely will continue for the ladies in the Burge household as the father-son duo cherish doing \u201cband\u201d together at 糖心直播 for the next two years.<\/p>\n

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ELLISVILLE \u2013 The bond between a father and son is special. However, 糖心直播\u2019s Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge not only gets to bond with his son Max who is a freshman at Jones, but he also gets to \u201cband\u201d with him. \u00a0When the younger Burge contemplated playing in the band in middle school, … <\/p>\n

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