The Brass Check

I was the founder and concertmaster of the school woodwind quintet in the 2014-2015 school year. Convinced that a small wind ensemble would further showcase the talents of the school’s most prodigious woodwind players, I called upon several musical students in the school to form this group. Our goal was to be able to perform the woodwind quintet arrangement of Debussy’s “Petite Suite” for the Spring Music Night in May. We set a weekly rehearsal time and I handed out each person’s music,…

It’s that time of the year where adults go back to work, kids go back to school, and all the activities start up. Football games are played every Friday, and there are practices for volleyball, tennis, cross country, and also marching band. All those are sports; they are true sports, including marching band. What is the definition of sport? According to The Register, it says “an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often a competitive nature.” So therefore marching band…

If you ask me what I did before high school, I would tell you I sat around and watched tv. Throughout my four years at Brentwood High School, I have dedicated my time to Marching band. Marching Band is a time where friends come together on a field and play music together. Marching Band has changed me in so many ways. I have met so many new friends and people in just one hour. It has made me a better person and helped me with my school work. In middle school, I would always turn in homework late…

begins with the trumpets announcing the majestic start of festivities at the bull ring. The bull fight begins with the chart breaking into a burning samba groove at measure 11. The saxes make the first statement of the melody at measure 19. Crisp brass backgrounds punctuate the second statement of the melody at measure 35. At measure 51, the harmonized trombones and bari sax begin a smooth-flowing bridge. When the trumpets take over the melody at measure 59, the bridge should build in volume…

saxophone is one of, if not, the most played woodwind instruments available. It is just a very popular instrument in general for its unique sound, instrument variations and versatility, and difficulty of play. The instrument is generally made out of brass metal and produces sound through the vibration of a reed, or a piece of wood put in the mouthpiece of the instrument. The sound travels through the inside of the horn and comes out at the end projecting it out with a pitch (or note). The…

in HD ("SW 32nd St. Navy Brass Band Recap"). You can feel the community environment of veterans, the local civilians in a military-dominated city, and their families gaining that sense of community through music and by the uniquely military nature of its transmission. As with the nature of the military, the specific band members rotate in and out with their tours of duty but the main instrumentation played remains, the show continues to go on, and the 32nd Street Brass Band lives on (Reichow…

I had three main goals for this semester: improved tone quality, blowing more air through the trumpet and playing in balance with the rest of the ensemble. I feel as if I have improved upon or met these three goals. For example, with blowing more air, I have changed my posture from last year. When playing, especially with wind ensemble, I have straightened up my back and sat up straight, as opposed to last year when I slouched a bit against the back of my chair and sagged my embouchure as a…

No deficiencies noted. Leadership: Dana provides innovative strategies for improvement of job functions within the Error Resolution (ER) unit. She can be relied upon when facing distractions and obstacles. Problem Solving/Judgment: Dana identifies complex problems on criminal history reporting from various law enforcement/judicial agencies as well as inquiries within the department. She gathers and assesses relevant information that should be brought to the attention of management.…

Marching Band Officer Essay I am interested in becoming a Drill Tech Captain or Brass Captain for the 2018-2019 Marching Band season. Ever since I started marching with the Mahwah Marching Thunderbirds, I have found myself amazed and interested in the culmination of expression through music and movement. Never before have I participated in an activity with such structure, passion, pride, and strong relationships between members. As a freshman, I was inspired by professional leaders of the…

of time to serve in office. Another equally important rule is Checks and Balances this rule makes sure no one person (or branch of government) gets more power than another. The last rule is the Separation of Powers this rule gives each person (or branch of government) its power and how to use it. A main character named Napoleon breaks all these rules that are applied in the United States Government such as term limits, voting, Checks and Balances, and the Separation of Powers. The pigs in the…