Conflict In The OSOS Band

Being involved in several activities at Skutt Catholic aspire and motivate me to reach and strife for success and accomplishment. A prime example of my accomplishments are shown in the band program. My commitment and passion for band goes deep within the band program. I strictly practice self discipline of constant repetition and long dedicated practices in order to receive superiors in districts and an alternate position in the Nebraska Allstate band my sophomore year. As a the drum major of the marching band I had to uphold several leadership skills that require essential attribute to the position. These essential attributes include excellent musical, marching, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a servant-leader attitude. Being the leader of the band demands that I become the best role model I can be for upperclassmen. For instance I am the first to arrive and leave at practices, I must always maintain a positive attitude at all times, and to humbly go the extra mile to serve the band. Another activity that symbolizes my character was football. Football was both a mental and physical struggle, but what truly motivated me to strap on the green and black helmet everyday was my deep respect for my loyal teammates and legacy of the football program built at Skutt Catholic. During

The end of junior year in high school I ran for band president against 6 other people; I ended up winning. I was the 2016 band president for Midwest city high school, I was very nervous for this new adventure. It was time for summer band, the first day of summer band was for freshman and band parents, I had to speak in front of 200 people. The next day was full band, it was time to start summer band officially. Practicing in the heat is the worst part of being in marching band, its long and hot and people always get sunburnt. Through the long hot days and playing good music and making new memories is the best part of marching band. My senior year I became a very good musician, I spent more time in the practice room and preceded my speaking

Of all the things I’ve ever experienced, being in the Blanche Ely Marching Band was the most meaningful. Growing up I couldn’t fathom the value of life’s intangible things, but my perspicacity grew when I made the decision to stay in the band. The most important lessons I learned while being in the band would be: the importance of resilience,

Although I've received many musical accolades, the skills and relationships I've formed while being in band are

When given the opportunity to do a task, the first step to ensure a desired outcome is to provide a positive attitude. A person’s attitude is capable of influencing not only one’s own performance, but also the actions of others being affected. For my Health Services Academy classes, we were recently assigned to do a project in which we had to diagnose a case study and develop an innovative treatment plan. As my group’s presentation approached, there was a specific day when all of my group members were feeling under extreme pressure and behaving in ways that they usually wouldn't. Despite my personal feelings, I managed to reassure my classmates and stay positive; consequently, everyone else’s moods seemed to improve as well. As an intern, I’d practice that same skill and contribute to a welcoming and

What I mean by this is we never let someone feel depressed about himself or herself, even if they were doing something wrong. We were a family and helped uplift each other by giving suggestions on what we could have done better and to move on from there. Also every member of our band had a bond with each other. Some bonds were stronger than others because some people would have disagreements with each other, which is an example of engagement. Alignment is found for people playing the same instrument, and those who find their identity through imagination can be seen in the band as a whole, becuase we make up the different piece of the band through our own individual identities. As Wardle said “ Newcomers and old-timers come together to develop “interpersonal relationships...”(Wardle 288). I found this most useful to me, so I found my identity through engagement. I found it most useful becuase I learn from example, and having the older members of the community help me truly aided me on my journey through

Marching band has had a great impact in my life, it helped me ease into high school a lot quicker. I had many upperclassmen to support me and help me through whatever I needed. The section leaders and marching specialists helped me so much. They especially helped

Joining a Black HBCU College Band This essay discusses, I think the biggest reason to join a black college band is the sense of pride you get from being not just part of a team, but also a family. It also teaches you the military style marching and having the ability to work with new people another essential point is you must know a lot of things or want to know some things before joining a college band you also have to learn responsibility and discipline or they’ll make you learn. However, many teens don’t understand what it’s like being a band nerd we constantly have to play music and exercise nonstop and the worst thing about it is marching.

“Drum major is your band ready?” if you haven’t heard this you must not be in marching band, and you most definitely haven’t lived in the color of music. Music has brought color in my life like you wouldn’t believe! I finally realized this at state. Crowds roaring for their home band, band moms screaming their lungs out for their kids, it’s where everyone gets to participate no matter how good you are, and you finally find meaning through music. Yeah it’s pretty great, and I’ll share my wonderful experience with you.

I work hard to accomplish something phenomenal. I march while playing music that I memorized. We have three after school rehearsals a week for all of marching season, and two weeks of band camp a week before school starts. All the hard work we put in shows when we go to competition.

I am part of the Godinez Black and Gold Marching band, and I have the official position of Wood Wind Captain. I lead the wood wind which consists of Clarinets, Flutes, Saxophones, and other instruments as well. I think through this experience it has helped me with my communicating and listening skills, I am now more aware of what people are capable and not capable of doing. During any school event in which we are a part of I make sure we act appropriately and show that our school is fun and mature.

One of the most influential leadership roles that I have had the honor of holding is being the drum majorette for my high school and junior high marching band. Included in this role, I not only conducted the band, but I energetically gave constructive criticism, provided encouragement, and listened to my fellow band members’ opinions. Relating to John Quincy Adams’ quote, I implemented goals regarding to success for individual band members and the band as a whole, essentially supporting my members to “dream more” and to see the bigger picture. Junior high members who joined our band this marching season were granted the opportunity to attend a pre-session with our band director and I before the start of band camp. During this session, the band director and I taught them marching fundamentals and presented them with tips relating to memorizing music and how to sufficiently mark their maneuvers in their music. This session allowed the junior high members to catch up with the older members and ,substantially, “learn more”.

As drum major it is your responsibility to take care of the band and lead them to victory doing what is best for them. It teaches you to be as selfless as possible, you learn that it is not all about you but that everything needs to be done for the best of everybody. However, as I have had to learn this year, in order to accomplish this it takes explaining to each member what you are trying to achieve in terms they understand, as not everyone learns the same. Learning this I believe has made me a better

I get to work hard to accomplish something phenomenal. I have to march while playing music that I memorized. We have three after school rehearsals a week, and two weeks of band camp a week before school starts. All the hard work we put in is shown when we go to competitions.

Previously in the year, it was typical for me just write what is on my mind at the time and later go back and organize it. This paper is a stupendous presentation of that obsolete format. It was common for me to leap from one paragraph to another without soundly blending my ideas into the narrative. Despite this, however, many outstanding developments appeared in this essay. This was the essay that helped me further develop my ability to write sensory details, which immediately shows itself in the introduction: “Lights blare down from above. To my left, I can see the crowd cheering as the previous band charges off the field, and we prepare our grand entrance” ( 1). I also highlighted the negative aspects of the band, such as leadership problems: “Aside from inexperienced and uncaring managers, some people are just wholly opposed to taking orders from their peers. This causes an avalanche of tension between them and their section. Arguments will typically break out as to who is right and who is wrong-- especially during marching season ( 3).” Each paragraph, despite flowing strangely, outlined a specific aspect of the band in increasingly detailed methods. One section describes the methods band members use to communicate with one another while another tells of its hierarchy. Overall, this paper, despite its shortcomings, laid the base for which I would later improve upon in following essays.