Analysis Of Bands

Swanson, “Allis Band Director,” has been Allis teacher and gives praise for her hard work and dedication in her music class. Ms. Swanson has stated that Alli has been distracted lately and related it to being the spring season.

With melodious tunes, magnificent posture, and a genuine passion for music, nothing less would be expected of Parkview High School’s Orchestra. For as long as any Parkview student can remember, former director Kristine Sampson has led the orchestra to great proficiency. However, following her retirement last spring, Parkview’s orchestra acquired Scott Hague as their new director.

Through music, many paths are able to come together. Although we come from different backgrounds, we are able to bond over the wonderful gift of music. The connection we have through music makes participating in the band program the most meaningful activity for me. The band program opened up my horizon and made me feel like I finally belonged somewhere. The diversity of the people in the program taught me how to be versatile. The age range amongst the members vary in which in one moment you have to respect and listen to who is in charge, then the next moment your peers are waiting for your orders. Learning to respect and handle being respected is an important lesson I am still learning. The position of power is something that should not go

In hindsight, I have come a long way since my first day of band. There have been many friends, many failures, many victories, and many beautiful moments in the wake of my fateful decision in sixth grade. I can say without a doubt that being in band has strengthened my integrity and provided me with memories that I will cherish throughout the remainder of my

I spend a large amount of time helping out, sorting and copying music, and doing other things that are needed. I have dedicated almost all of my time to band this year, whether that be marching band, concert ensembles, Grand View Wind Ensemble, jazz band, or the honor bands I did this year. I changed my outlook on our program and knew it was the program I wanted to be the most involved in throughout high school.

George Helmholtz, as the head of the music department at Lincoln High School, is very determined with his regular students and the gifted musicians of the band. Each semester and year at school he dreams of “leading as fine a band as there was on

I have always enjoyed music since I picked it up my first alto sax in the 6th grade. Of all the enjoyment music gave me and all its feelings it can create I could finally make some of my own. For the 7 years I have been playing in school it still remains a large part of my life. It gives me a great enjoyment to push myself everyday to do better. The dream of one day playing in a great college jazz ensemble propels me forward in my music because of the disadvantage of my school's jazz program. Playing saxophone in a classical and jazz context is what makes me a perfect fit for Sam Houston State University.

thus I entered the University of Michigan’s music school. However, I came to the realization that

Being a student at Washington Community High School, I put forth my best effort to involve myself in academics, athletics, school clubs, and volunteer work. During my freshman year of high school, I committed myself towards music to a great extent. I performed in the marching band, the Jefferson and Wilmor Contemporary Music Project bands, the Symphonic Winds top concert band, and the pep band. In addition to music, I competed in several athletic activities, including cross country and track. Furthermore, I participated in a considerable amount of school-sponsored clubs such as the Student Council, the Freshman Executive Board, the Washington Leadership and Community Service Club, the Spanish Club, and the Mathletes Team. Throughout my

With over 20 band seniors leaving high school this year a substantial amount of the band is moving on and leaving a gap to be filled in. As a rising junior at Bristol Central I recognize that successful upperclassmen transition from being a follower to a leader and I believe that it is my time to show that I will help lead the band in the same direction as prior effective band managers.

1. Why do you want to be in a leadership position in the Patriots Marching Band?

It is a pleasure to write to you in support of Ethan Javage’s application for acceptance into your college program. My first interaction with Ethan was as his elementary general music instructor. It was in those years that I became aware of his interest in music. It was later - as his Upper School music instructor - that I was reintroduced to Ethan’s musical interests and his proficiency as an instrumentalist. Since freshman year, he remains a valuable member of the music program at Woodlynde School.

My decision to join marching band was the best choice I’ve made during my high school career. Over the years, I’ve learned countless of important qualities; punctuality, determination, courage, and responsibility. Not only did I learn those qualities myself, but we learned them together as a band. If one of us forgot our drill cards or was late to practice, we all knew that meant running and tybo jumping jacks. In one way or another everyone learned that we had a responsibility to uphold. If we didn’t work together, the band was going to crash and burn.

A variety of students have told me that they’d never be in marching band because it demands a lot of time and dedication. Though I concede that band does require a lot of time, it still is not enough reason to not be in it. Every discourse community is different when it comes to their goals, ideals, and diversity. They require different attributes in order to effectively join them, in other words to “fit in” but certainly they all require commitment and time. Therefore, I encourage everyone to join band, some of your best memories will root from it as well as long lasting friendships that can benefit you in the future. I am personally a part of the band community, especially the marching band side and can prove it through the use of logos, ethos, and pathos.

In the summer of 2015 my first high school band director, Mr. Harlan, left to teach for