Marching band

to first start off by saying, that it has been a goal of mine since day one in entering this band program, of being a section leader for the high brass section. Coming into this program my parents’ have told me several stories of when they were in band, and this influenced and greatly bucked me up into pursuing band in high school. Since my first day of band camp I have enjoyed being a part of this band program, and even consider it as my second family, which was all the more reason for me to…

form the community, joining and doing it has been one of the best Ideas I have ever had, and it has aided me in my pursuit of happiness. Eruption drum and bugle corps was a wonderful experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world. Drum corps is a marching band that has been taken to the next level. Larger, faster,…

Going too band camp was a lot of work but it was a lot of fun. I was thrilled to be going too band camp for a week. the ride there was very loud but I was tired so I just put my headphones in and fell into a deep dark sleep, because I was getting mad because they think it is funny too yell at seven thirty in the morning. It took us two and half hours to get too Northwood University. When we got there I ran off the bus I had to get help with my heavy green suitcase. I got my key too my room…

megaphone. Our mouths dry and salty, the entire band hurried lazily to their last set hoping not to be singled out. I spun around and pushed my foot forward when bam! I smashed right into a tuba player. "Sorry," I grumbled in a not so sorry tone. My head ached slightly before the incident, so now it throbbed. "No, don't worry about it. I wasn't looking where I was going." These run-ins caused an angry annoyance throughout the group. The marching band had spent all summer practicing here on the…

rumors of Harley, Ana, and Chase not participating in the program circulate, it is evident that we are going to have a shortage of percussionists in the marching band when we want to further expand the roster. Because of this, I do not feel comfortable in influencing your decision of my placement in the percussion section of the 2018-19 WHS Marching Cadets. I learned a lot from you and B.T.G. throughout my time both in high school and in Woodruff, so I feel I can optimally perform where you feel…

piqued my interest was marching band. Throughout my four years being involved with band, I learned perseverance, leadership, and performance techniques that I will use throughout the rest of my life. Helping younger members learn and grow was a pivotal moment in my life because it made me believe that I make a difference, no matter how small the gesture. By being involved with marching band, I can carry on my community involvement at ISU by participating in the Big Red Marching Machine,…

was in the sixth grade I wasn't very good. In fact, the only reason I had joined the band was because my friends and I didn't get into the same elective; they'd been forced into band, while I was one of the lucky few who'd gotten into computer science. The thought of being separated from my friends did not sit well with sixth-grade me and that's why, at the beginning of sixth-grade, I found my self sitting in band holding a brand new clarinet. Anyways, sixth-grade flew. At the end of the year I…

Making It to the Big Time I am Vincent Crabtree. When I was a freshman in High School, I participated in an activity called “Winter Percussion”. It was much like marching band, but it took place during the winter and spring season, and it featured a smaller ensemble composed mostly of percussive instruments. Throughout the season, we had practice almost nightly, working to put together a show that would be performed in competition with other drumlines. One of my favorite memories begins after…

the marching band staff asks typical questions; “Why do you want to be drum major?” “What will you do for the band?” “How will you deal with problems within the band?” But there was one question in particular that really stood out to me, “What sets you apart from the other candidates?” I thought about what I was going to say, but then my answer was simple. I told them that while I may not be the best conductor now I have the leadership and I know that I will give 110% every day to this band. I…

Auburn Application Describe extracurricular activities, including leadership positions, in which you have participated. My most significant leadership role has been my position as a color guard captain and marching band leader. I have learned to be observant of negative attitudes and how to avoid allowing situations to arise in which team mates might negatively criticize each other. I have also learned to maintain a productive atmosphere when our supervisors are busy with administrative…