Why Marching Band Is Important To Me

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Becoming the person that I am today winds down to two main obsessions, books and band. These two fascinations have influenced my everyday choices in life.
Band is something that I have been involved with for seven years, and I plan to continue in college. Being involved in this wonderful program has taught me responsibility and has nurtured my love for music. In band, everyone is responsible for many things. These responsibilities include having the ability to play an instrument well, having the dedication and commitment it takes to practice long hours until the music is memorized to the point where one can play it without even thinking about the notes, and the ability to think about multiple ideas at once, such as the tempo of a piece, the notes on the page, and dynamics. Marching band encompasses all of the previously listed things to think about and also includes visuals that were placed in the show, as well as my position on the field during a performance. Marching band is something that requires an individual to blend in with the whole
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Clermont is a small town, and I’ve lived here my whole life. Going to Tallahassee would help me grow up and get used to being on my own. It would help me get used to having to take care of myself and not depending on anyone but myself.
Your campus would benefit from having me because I am a dedicated student who cares about education. With all the negative coverage education has received from the media, I feel it is my personal responsibility to help encourage education on the future generation. My love for music and books must be shared with the world, as they teach important values as well. Florida State University would gain a devoted band student as I wish to continue in marching band. I would be honored to be a member of the Marching Chiefs. I am excited for the new adventures and opportunities that Florida State University will

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