When one masters the art of an instrument, his or her lifetime captures benefits. Throughout my high-school and middle-school career, I enjoyed playing the clarinet in band and developed a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Band has provided me with opportunities to develop new, but lasting friendships and has taught me how to interpret musical elements. My mentors challenged me to overcome boundaries and to master the art of playing the clarinet, which affected all aspects of my life. Not only did I learn to preserve when passages presented difficulty but also to multitask through reading notes, counting rhythms, watching the conductor, and playing dynamics. My involvement in band has equipped me to enter the workforce as a studious young
