Valence band

school’s marching band. Although most high school students join the band their freshman year, with many coming from musically experienced backgrounds, I on the other hand joined in the last year of high school, with no band experience coming in. My first weeks in band was stressful, as my peers had to teach me all the intricacies of band, from marching technique, how to play my instrument, and memorizing my music as well as field positions. Joining the tuba section of the band only added to my…

of time that I was in the audience, there were a total of three bands who performed. In this review, I will dissect one piece per band. The first band to perform was the Daniel’s Magnet Middle School 7th Grade Band. The piece that I will critique is named “Imperium” composed by Michael Sweeney. To start off with the positives, the children were surprisingly engaged and responsive to the conductor. Another positive was that the band held through barlines shockingly well. Unfortunately, the…

and servant to reach for the impossible. Being part of the high school marching band has taught me to collaborate and work efficiently with others. In this case, approximately 150 students, in which we all have the same goal. The goal is to play a 7-8 minute marching show with minimum mistakes as possible.This was the year of 2016 AREA auditions, this is one of the biggest and most prestigious marching band contest, it was an audition that we never thought we would be able to qualify…

able to rule the world. However, a load of long suffering came with that feeling. In the eighth grade, I was began preparations to join the marching band my freshman year of high school. During the course of my first year in band, I began to study the drum major very closely. I could picture myself on the field conducting and dancing in front of the band. For three years I studied the role. By the time I was a junior in high school I felt like I was ready to take on the role. I had mastered…

I had to prepare myself and others for marching. The MPB (Mean Purple Band) has a very rich history in the small town of Carrizo Springs. Our marching band had a 29-year streak of receiving 1’s at UIL marching competition. This year we had a chance to turn it into a 30-year streak and I did not want to end my senior year breaking the streak. Being a section leader, I had to attend a camp of some sort hosted by our very own band directors. The main purpose was to teach all the section leaders and…

Throughout my whole band career, I have had some problems. Several honestly. However, I have always powered through them. Problems all the way from fifth grade to my freshman year of college. I am ready for the bigger and better things in the band, but I know that we have to push through these small rough problems before we can get the better parts. Within the EMCC Mighty Lion Band, some problems that bother me the most are people's attitudes, discipline, and careless people. People’s attitude…

it’s always music and noise in the band room, and that’s what I love about it. The band room, one of the most well known room’s in the entire school. You can always hear music coming from there at any part of the day. The people in the band community are always up for playing a tune with their bandmates. Starting from a young age, these people have grown up with music in their hearts and always willing to show it. At concerts, at marching shows, and even at pep band, they are ready to show what…

your everything. This is marching band, and this is the moment in time that will make or break your team. Being a two year member of the WIlson high school marching band i don’t think people understand just how hard we work. Our dedication goes beyond playing in the stands, pep rallies and parades, and though we love playing “hey baby” and our school's alma mater we are more than a symbol of spirit for a school, we are a highly competitive unit. Marching band is a sport in definition but in…

but it will never be just that; music speaks the language of the soul, and I believe it has made me a better person today. Music has been of utmost importance to my family, long before I was born. My grandmother, Debbie, was in a Southern Gospel band, the Wates Family. For many years, they travelled to different churches, spreading their message to those who would listen. My mother also had the privilege of traveling with them, which instilled in her a love for music at a young age. This led…

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 before you’re ready, or we’ll…