The Band

For my interview, I decided to interview my middle school band director, Mr.Woo, (George Woo). I decided to interview him because, as a teacher, he changed my life with music and taught me all about it. He molded me into who I am today as I continue music in high school and I appreciate him in many ways. Along with that, he is also in the career path that I might decide to follow in the future which is a teacher, and from what I’ve learned from him, I thought that he could once again teach me…

claims to be his girlfriend, her name is Piper McLean. On top of that a boy named Leo Valdez says he is his best friend. They're all on a field trip As members of a school for troubled kids. As we arrived at the Grand Canyon they are attacked by a band of storm spirits. Their counselor, Gleeson Hedge reveals himself as a satyr (which is a half man, half goat) who battles to protect the troubled kids. Much to Jason's surprise, he finds a golden coin that turns into a sword and he helped Gleeson…

heartbeat from a toy heart that my teacher had in her classroom, in my head I always added an extra beat to it, always turned it into something musical. I always thought it was because I used to watch the Nickelodeon kids show called “The Fresh Beat Band” every single day when I got home from school, so I let slide. I knew that wasn’t the real reason because it didn’t feel like it was, but I never looked deep into my abilities, never did anything with it no matter how big it was and no matter…

Sherlock Holmes was not guilty for the death of Dr.Roylott. In the story “The Adventures of the Speckled Band” by Sir Author Conan Doyle Sherlock did not intend on killing Dr. Roylott. Sherlock was protecting the people in the room with him. Additionally, Dr. Roylott was intelligent and predicted his plans thoroughly, yet he still was still not able to conclude not to sit in the chair. Lastly, Holmes could not predict that Dr.Roylott could be bitten by the snake. Although Sherlock was defending…

and we were waiting in the cold summer air on the corner of 6th and 48th for the band Twisted Sister to play a free concert for the TV show Fox and Friends. We had been there for over two hours and had many more to go, but we were steadfast in our want to be in the front row of the concert. Being there for so long, I had struck up a conversation with a family of metalheads I was standing with. Long hair, cutoff band tees, chains, and tattoos, they were as stereotypical as characters from a…

among people was the instruments. This isn’t a song that starts off slow and has a climatic end like a roller coaster ride. From the very beginning and especially towards the end, all of the instruments are being played loudly. Members of the E Street Band are crashing into their drums and belting out keyboard matching the powerful tone of Springsteen’s voice. The singing and instruments really help make this rock song a powerful piece, one where listeners could have fun and party to. It’s one…

marching band. Many people believe that marching band is not a sport and should just be classified as a musical activity. Those beliefs give marching band the general stereotype that it is not an athletic activity and should just be thought of as a part of the music program. Marching band is a sport and therefore should receive recognition and funding as one. There are many reasons as to why marching band should be considered a sport. One of the reasons is the pure definitions of marching band…

It was the second week middle school when my band teacher had asked for me to stay after class: “Rachel you should think about quitting the band.” At that moment, I had felt my mind go blank; I was devastated. I had always known I was a bit behind in learning the notes and developing the sound of my tone; however, I had never once thought about quitting band. I loved music; just turning on the radio brightened my mood. I felt impatient in my other classes, waiting until I could go and pick up my…

Led Zeppelin was the “greatest band of all time.” He claimed that they were better than the Beatles, better than the Stones, and even better than Tenacious D. “If you don’t agree with me it’s because you have never done the zeppelin marathon.” Although Jack Black stated that Led Zeppelin is the greatest band of all time, AC-DC deserves the title of “greatest band of all time”, no other band’s music has been used the most to motivate and inspire like AC-DC’s. The band started in 1973, and is…

The Philosophy of My Band Director When thinking about my band director in high school, I see her as an interventionist in Wolfgang and Glickman’s classroom management philosophy. Since my junior year of high school, I have observed my band director in her middle school band classes. Because her ensemble numbers have been growing rapidly, she has turned into an interventionist. She does not give the students much free time because they have the opportunity to get very loud and out of control.…