Personal Narrative: Being Apart Of Concert Winds

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Being apart of Concert Winds during my four years has stayed infinitely close to my heart. Everyday I see students progress and learn; I see students come to class every day with a passion and enthusiastic attitude for music. As an upper class man I have the privilege of seeing younger students grow, and encourage them to continue within the arts. Nothing can make me more proud than to see students learn and help encourage them to accomplish all they can in music. The Fairfield Music Department not only teaches kids of all grade levels to be young musicians, but they serve their community and school district in countless ways. I am proud to be apart of a group so special so selfless, and so innovative and keen on learning. I am a proud my growth

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