Musical groups established in 2001

improvements Mason reveals that maturing and moving on are key parts of life that allow people to advance and grow. Norma Jean’s maturity level starts out at that of a child's, but as she spends more time at home with Leroy she begins to realize that she no longer wants to be treated as a child and works to expand herself. At thirty four years old, she is still “crying because her mother caught her smoking,” reinstating just how immature she is(71 Mason). Only a kid would cry over her mother’s disappointment which emphasizes the fact that after the loss of her baby, Norma never finished growing up. In fact, Mable, Norma’s mother, is constantly around, critiquing, micro-managing and essentially raising her. Norma’s advancement starts with Leroy’s musical organ. Leroy gave Norma an organ because she used to play in high school, she loves it and masters it quickly (68). Yet another sign that at that point she has yet to grow up and is still doing the same old things. However, this changes as she changes, she “doesn’t play the organ anymore” and it is a sign that she has officially made the adjustment in life that she so desperately needs (73). The organ is an empowering symbol for how initially Norma accepts Leroy back warmly, but as she spends more time with her husband she finds that he is merely holding her back and it is time to move on, just as she does when she stops playing the organ at last. Norma’s growth begins as something physical as she explores new interests that…

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…

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…

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…

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