Brass band

This I Believe What makes a person believe in something? A powerful moment, tragic loss, or sign from above are all things that can cause people to have a deeper understanding of their life. In particular, an influencing moment caused me to realize some things about an area of my life that were not clear before. Due to this moment, I now strongly believe in the power of spotlight. I am a member of the varsity show choir group called Express at my school. Being apart of this group has…

In high school, I remember where my biggest dream changed into a reality. I was a member of the Greenville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band. I played the alto saxophone. Unlike my bandmates, I did not know how to read music then. I played by ear, and whatever scale, jazz run, or chromatic I heard, I could play it back just like that. I played at numerous of black history programs and different events at school. My favorite saxophonist was Kenneth Williams, and I told myself that I want to…

person who influenced him to play the bass guitar was “Les Clay Pool,” from the band called “Primus”. His first performance was when he was 19 years old. He played with his very first band named (IN) which was a punk rock band. They performed at a bar named the “Token Lounge,” which is located in Westland, MI. During his time as a musician he’s played many shows. His favorite gigs to play are outdoor festivals. The band he plays bass guitar for now, called the “BEGGARS,” plays Rock & Roll. For…

For example, we played music in my band based on different cultures, such as African, English, and Spanish. This affected us in a positive way because everyone felt they were important in the band. It is hard for people to relate if they feel unaccepted by the majority. It is mentioned by Roger Cross (2013) that music is a cultural-creation act (p. 22). This is what links so many people together when it comes to band. I believe this is why so many people in band or choir call each other a…

event to give culture exposure to small local businesses and artists; drawing people in just to have a good time continues to expand the cultural experience for Tallahassee citizens. Everyone in the audience, whether they planned to stay and watch this band or whether they happened to be walking by and drawn in by the music, like me, certainly had a good…

norms in the musical world at the time was Janis Joplin. The performance in particular that sent her into stardom was her performance at the Monterey Pop festival. Joplin was performing a cover of Big Momma Thorton’s song “Ball and Chain” with her band at the time Big Brother and the Holding Company. Joplin sings the old blues song with such vigor and emotion that people didn’t expect to see from a woman, especially a white woman. African American women had more leeway in the way they performed,…

held outside performing art building on October 19, featured students at CGCC. I got there around the time it started and the band was still setting up. Which was great for me because this gave me time to pull out my materials and take pictures of the setting. I took notes of the instruments used in the jazz combo and recorded some part of the session I attended. As band did their finished discussing their arrangement and finished setting up. I observed the crowd and who gathered to watch. At…

experience playing in concert band so it wasn't that hard…

I’ve played guitar for eight years. My early Kindermusic lessons instilled a love of music which I channel into my six stringed best friend. Every week, I take lessons and practice with my ensembles. I take the Suzuki guitar course, and play duets with my instructor from a variety of styles. Occasionally, my instructor and I play professional gigs at weddings, retirement homes, and open houses. Monthly, we play for three hours at the Margarita at Pine Creek. I play in the Intermediate and…

10, I attended a concert by the rock band, Dorothy at The Echo. The band lineup included: Dorothy Martin(vocals), Mark Jackson(guitar), Gregg Cash (bass), Zac Morris (Drums). Unfortunately, I was only able to hear two original songs of their own creation: “Missile” and “After Midnight”. Both songs were met with enthusiastic applause and praise. I was actually anxious to see them perform live as they were mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine as a promising new band and because I had fallen in love…