I performed in marching band in grades 9,10, 11, and 12. We practiced at 7:00 a.m. until school started all four years during the first nine weeks of school. I also completed band camp in summer for two weeks at 8 hours per day prior to school every year. Participated in 4 weekend competitions each year including Harvest of Harmony. The trips usually involved leaving on a bus at 9 a.m. and returning home 12 hours later. In all of my years in band I was part of the trumpet section. I auditioned and participated in symphonic band in grades 10, 11, and 12. The difference between concert and symphonic band is that in symphonic band you have to audition and play harder music. I received 2 varsity letter awards for participating in symphonic band