Personal Narrative: How Marching Band Changed My Life

Behind the curly hair, the spontaneous laugh, and the vivid imagination, something sparked a fire in my soul. Throughout my life I have felt so lost, like a pier soul trying to find something to attach itself to. I consequently tried to find my purpose in this world and find a passion that was worth embracing, but nonetheless I would fail. It was not until my freshman year of high school, when I finally got that indescribable feeling. I had found what to attach myself too, I had found myself within the music. Marching Band was what I had been looking for my whole life, it was what defined me. Music has a way of spilling into my heart and expressing feelings I did not even know I could express. From the start of 6th grade, I joined band due to the fact that I loved music. I was about 12 or so and played the trombone, which was almost as big as me. So many kids had a new instrument in their hands; all showing the same emotion of excitement as me. As I looked around I came to the realization that these kids around me had the same love for music as me. A little sprout of hope started to form as I started to progress in my musicianship. I knew music would be a big aspect to my life because of my roots, but it was not until high school when I would finally find …show more content…
I was very intimidated by the seniors teaching me how to march, play my music, and be a excellent band kid. I knew at that moment I was in for a splash, I just had to jump in the pool. Throughout all of band camp I examined every little aspect I could. I noticed the student leaders helping those around them, the firm discipline, and most importantly the close bonds with one another. In that moment I knew that is what I wanted to be, I wanted to be looked at as a leader. I was astonished by the impact my fellow upperclassmen peers made on people like me; nonetheless I knew I wanted to grow into those