Band Reflective Essay

The other applicants and I have been in band from the very beginning. We have been dedicated and devoted to making this program the absolute best it can be. In the 6th and 7th grade I remember getting frustrated because of being taking out of band for my dyslexia tutoring. Reading music was never an issue, I would only have issues when reading books. Band showed me that there was more to school than just Math and English, I began to see the larger world that was there for me to learn about and experience. When I had the opportunity to attend summer band camps at local college campuses I was able to learn more about my instrument and on leadership. With this instruction I was no longer the struggling little kid trying to speak in public, I was able to learn more each …show more content…
Band has taught me to be bold, even if I hit with the wrong note, I should play through it and keep going with the show, even if I trip and fall. Band has always been an important class to me and now in my senior year I have started to realize how much band has taught me over the years. This class has helped me learn how to stick up for myself, to be more confident, and to fight for that promotion when it is time. Band has taught me to excel in everything and anything that I do, even if it means to practice more. Being a part of this group has shown me how to collaborate when there are conflicts to overcome, or sharing knowledge to a new member on marching steps. Band means you have to work together to come up with the right tune and the right marching sequence. In order to do this everyone has to be able to get along and keep clear communications. In order to improve this, I through a summer band party. This event was off of school grounds, but allowed new members and current members to work together on leadership games and communication games. It was fun for everyone, even with this simple under lining teaching. Conducting this proves my dedication for this band, and how far