Ever since I was a child, music has been a big and valuable part of my life. Not only has it been a source of my entertainment and ambitions. It has allowed me to express myself when I have been depressed or heartbroken from a past relationship in which words or feeling cannot explain. In addition, even when the flood waters were entering my home during the two thousand sixteen Baton Rouge flood, my first reaction was to protect my family and preserve my instruments. Nothing else mattered. On the other hand, through different music organizations and activities, I have met so many good friends and mentors. Just by playing what I love and showing my excitement for music, I received so many different opportunities, awards, and experiences here
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In the orchestra, Mr. David Torns, the conductor and associate conductor of the Baton Rouge Symphony, appointed me as 3rd chair in the trumpet section for four consecutive years. In LYO, I became a leader not because I have been a part of the organization since secondary school, but, because I made it a priority to be prepared and immerse myself which gave me and the other trumpets encouragement to practice. The trumpet section and I even had the opportunity to perform at the Louisiana International Film Festival with the Baton Rouge Symphony. In B.R.A.Y.S, for four years, I held the principal trumpet position, and I volunteered to coordinate with collecting, purchasing, and wrapping presents for Parker House each year with the band. I even appeared on Channel 2-WBRZ with my band director, Mr. Sherlock, to promote and receive presents for each child in the program. In addition, I competed each year in the District IV All Parish Honor Band. This year (2018), I honorably made second chair in the Symphonic Band. However, the most rewarding experience happened whenever I got to perform at the Baton Rouge River Center Theater in front of a hundred people. Mr. David Torns held an open audition in order to fill-in a piano solo for Themes from Frozen. I practiced for weeks. It was a one-time
In the orchestra, Mr. David Torns, the conductor and associate conductor of the Baton Rouge Symphony, appointed me as 3rd chair in the trumpet section for four consecutive years. In LYO, I became a leader not because I have been a part of the organization since secondary school, but, because I made it a priority to be prepared and immerse myself which gave me and the other trumpets encouragement to practice. The trumpet section and I even had the opportunity to perform at the Louisiana International Film Festival with the Baton Rouge Symphony. In B.R.A.Y.S, for four years, I held the principal trumpet position, and I volunteered to coordinate with collecting, purchasing, and wrapping presents for Parker House each year with the band. I even appeared on Channel 2-WBRZ with my band director, Mr. Sherlock, to promote and receive presents for each child in the program. In addition, I competed each year in the District IV All Parish Honor Band. This year (2018), I honorably made second chair in the Symphonic Band. However, the most rewarding experience happened whenever I got to perform at the Baton Rouge River Center Theater in front of a hundred people. Mr. David Torns held an open audition in order to fill-in a piano solo for Themes from Frozen. I practiced for weeks. It was a one-time