Advanced Jazz Ensemble: A Leadership Analysis

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Throughout my life i've been privileged with the chance to experience the role of being a leader.a true leader must be passionate and dedicated in other to inspire those who are being led. I have experienced first hand Democratic leadership through playing in an Advanced Jazz Ensemble, being a church youth leader, being a teacher's assistant for a P.E class, and being a part of a class group project. From each of my experience as a leader i have gained knowledge of what it takes to be a leader and be the foundation that holds a team together.
Playing in an Advanced Jazz Ensemble opportunity to take control and be responsible for the whole band. I was the Drummer in the band and the music director assigned the leader of the rhythm section.

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