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One of the most important items in my life is my instrument, the alto saxophone. Pressing down different keys, playing different melodies, making different sounds, makes playing the saxophone so interesting and fun to play. I’ve played the instrument since the 6th grade, and I still get enjoyment out of using it However, the reason why I like the saxophone is not primarily because I love to play the instrument, but rather because I get to be in band because of it. Since moving to Michigan, most of my close friendships have been made because of the people in band. I remember meeting my section in the 7th grade, and that’s actually how I met my best friend, as he’s in the saxophone section. Since I’ve been doing band for 4 years, I’ve got quite

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