Marching percussion

To begin, I would like 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…

Most know Ronald Reagan best for his acting career and presidency, but not many look back to his past and sees how his leadership roles started early in life; which is where mine starts. Throughout my life, leadership has always been a part of me, I have always strained to help others and try to lead them the right way. Trying my hardest has helped me make a great impact to those around me by showing them what can be done. When I was in eighth grade, a new opportunity was given to my class to…

In my life, there have been many different experiences that have shaped and molded me into the person that I am today. I have to believe that music has played an important role in forming the essence of who I am. Three of the most important things that music has taught me are the importance of family, how to be dedicated, and how music can affect one’s spirituality. Music has opened many doors for me, and it has allowed me to view life in different ways than most people my age are able to. Music…

The most popular sport in the south, football, is a game that stumbled out of rugby and soccer. In 1823, English soccer player, William Ebb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it, inspiring the students of Princeton to become involved in a sport they called “ball town”. The first football game took place on November 6th of 1869 in Brunswick, New Jersey between the Rutgers and Princeton. One hundred spectators gathered to watch a game with no helmets, uniforms or developed scoring system. The…

the field- there are judges everywhere, I become very aware of what’s happening. The announcer comes over the speaker and says, “Welcome the Pride of the Dutchmen marching band from Orange City, Iowa- are you ready to preform your 2014 show named The Flying Dutchmen?” Our conductor raises her hands and the next thing I know I’m marching the show alongside my fellow band members. Band has been a part of my life since fifth grade. Mrs. TG handed me a flute gesturing for me to try and make a…

I’m a freshman, and I’m trying to get acclimated to my life in the high school and just like every high school freshman; I’m trying to show upperclassmen and teachers what I’m all about. The high school jazz band was the finest ensemble in the school for me to showcase my musical ability, specifically playing the saxophone. I’ve spent my life looking up to the jazz band at local performances. It was my dream to play in that prestigious group. I thought I did well during the audition. I was…

Arban’s Book I had a trumpet instructor in 7th grade. Chris preached the Arban’s Book like the bible, afterwards I quit because as a 7th grader it was “too hard”. Looking back on it now, I realize how lucky I was to even get lessons with him and how stupid it was to even quit. Band Shoes These are the most comforable and enjoyable shoes I have ever worn. If I wouldn’t be questioned so much about wearing them then I would wear them daily Cheerleaders We know sometimes we start the fight song…

that your younger siblings don’t burn the house down. Having two hour band rehearsals every morning before school, two hour band rehearsals after school every Thursday and Friday, along with endless nights at football games and infinite Saturdays at marching…

May, a new marching band season starts. This was normal for Milly. Her band is very well known around her state. Concord is one of the best bands in the state of Indiana. They are from Elkhart, Indiana. Milly was so excited for the season to start, but on the other hand she wasn't . It was her senior year and her last time participating in the marching band. Since she was a drum major last year, Milly is now the head drum major. Being a drum major is one of the hardest jobs in marching band.…

Senior night. One of the most important traditions my marching band has. I never quite understood the purpose of this tradition, was it to show progress? A last ‘hurrah’ for the upperclassmen to watch? It took me four years to understand completely what senior night really means. When you watch something you love go and take on this challenge without you, to perform, its amazing. Performing that halftime show to the best of their ability, showing to us that they don’t really need us to be…