Musical groups

The tradition of concert, or wind bands has developed so much over many centuries and eras in the world of music. There is a lot of evidence of some instruments, like trumpets, drums, and horns. Although these early uses of instruments were mostly used for signs of battle or war, and not music. It took about until the 17th Century that a band was considered a group of musicians, or something near. At that time, to the people there; there wasn’t really a difference between a band and an orchestra. In the 16th Century and 17th century there were ensembles of music that are sometimes considered the predecessor to the band tradition. Those were municipal, town, or tower musicians. In armies or music related to the military, the 16th and 17th Centuries were also the start of creating standards to the ensembles. At first the military just hired random musicians for instructions and leading. At one point during the 16th and 17th Century, people…

Since elementary school, I was fascinated with learning about music, and I have also had some unforgettable experiences with teaching and leading various musical groups. I know that I have learned life lessons and valuable skills from my experiences. Even though I might not be certain about my decision quite yet, I am glad to be on the path to becoming a music…

to do and it takes work and dedication. Marching band season can be one of the most entertaining times. From performing shows to having new adventures, marching band is an enjoyment to all, but there’s plenty of work that has to be done before a band is ready to march on the field. At times there are moments when you feel like you want to give up because of the stress that the competition puts, but you have to pull through like the rest of the band and get things done so that the band can put…

I have been active in many groups throughout high school and each has had a great impact on my life. However, there are some that stand out above the rest and I know that those experiences will stay with me for the rest of my life. Being a member of the executive board for my schools music honors society is one of those activities. This high standing in the society has given me many experiences that have added to my skills in working in a stressful work environment. There are some on the board…

to participate in cross country again. I want to attend GSSM this coming year, but I don’t know if I will make it. If I am accepted there is an Interim in January which is a fun class that gives the students a break. However, those classes cost money for the most part and are not included in the yearly meal/living plan. I also want to go to Furman, but I don’t know on what instrument. I also want to go to a Spanish immersion camp. Next year I plan to take AP Spanish, but I need to improve my…

We are losing Tyler and Patrick, resulting in losing two of our best players. I feel that it is important for me to try to fix this issue and follow in their footsteps. Playing marimba is not a blind practice for me; I have been practicing playing marimba, one such way being Rocket Science, in which I played one of the marimba parts when the percussion ensemble played it in class when we broke off into chamber groups after Concert Fest. Playing marimba would also prepare me for future endeavors,…

participate in cross country again. I want to attend GSSM this coming year, but I don’t know if I will make it. If I get in there is an Interim in January which is a fun class that gives the students a break. However, those classes cost money for the most part and are not included in the yearly meal/living plan. I also want to go to Furman, but I don’t know on what instrument. I also want to go to a Spanish immersion camp. Next year I plan to take AP Spanish, but I need to improve my speaking…

Becoming a Drum Major has been in my mind since the very beginning of the marching band season. At first, I believed that being a Drum Major simply meant a leadership position in the band, with some responsibilities and much admiration. However, as the season progressed, I recognized the way the Drum Majors act and influence others throughout the season to do well. I saw that they inspired many people to do their best, and that was when I realized that being a Drum Major was more than the…

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