Gabriella Research Paper

All of this contributed to me joining the marching band, beginning in eighth grade, which has taken over my life now, in the best way possible and given me a defined place. It’s nice to be a part of something like

I don’t remember if it was my choice or my parents, but in 5th grade when we were given the choice to be in band, I was very anxious to start. We got to meet with Mrs. Jones and try a few different instruments before making a decision. My top three choices were percussion, trombone, and clarinet (only because my sister had played it). I tried the clarinet first and thought it was alright, but not my favorite. I tried the trombone next, and while it was difficult, I really wanted to keep trying. I also tried percussion- she just had me keep a beat on my leg- and I thought percussion may be difficult for me, but I still wanted to do it. In the end, Mrs. Jones decided I would be best fit for the clarinet, mostly because I could use my sisters and not have to buy a new instrument. I was happy with the choice, mostly because I was excited to be playing anything!

A love of marching band acts as fuel for the commitment the members put into it. The activity has rapidly grown into an important event I look forward to in the fall and whenever there is an upcoming event. Likewise, the band room has created a home. Marching season brings out excitement and determination in me in wanting to put on the best show we can. Moreover, band has inspired me to become my better self through physical, mental, and emotional challenge. It has helped boost my confidence as well. Overall, I have definitely grown as a person because of marching band. I would love to have a role within the student leaders of a sport and art that has

Marching band has been the most time-consuming and enjoyable extracurricular I have participated in throughout some of middle school and all of high school. I marched alto saxophone when I was in the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades and I have been drum major (also known as field commander) since my sophomore year of high school. Having this job has been a huge responsibility, but it has also given me invaluable learning and leadership experience.

This project is about Gabby Douglas the Olympic gymnastics darling since 2012.The project will tell the history of Gabby Douglas and her success. This project is about how she overcame many obstacles to be who she is today.This project will show that despite race,beliefs gender or hairstyle you can do anything you set your mind to. Miss Gabrielle Douglas is the definition of what means to give it your all. I plan on following in her footsteps and being my all in everything I do.

My love for music is rooted in the solid musical foundation my parents set for me. From taking me to my first concert when I was two, to teaching me how to play guitar at the age of four, music imprinted itself on me early in life. I started playing the flute in 5th grade, and since then, my life has never been the same. Continuing to play the flute throughout high school has allowed me to be heavily involved with the music program. I have been an active participant of Concert Band, Jazz Band, Honor Band, Pep Band, and Marching Band.

Memories began to race through my mind as I started to look back at the time when I first joined the marching band. Coming into high school, I was not reluctant to try out new things, and marching band was an activity that would allow me to open myself up to others and develop a strong sense

Getting the phone call that I had just been selected, as the cheer captain of my freshmen cheerleading team was probably one of my favorite high school memories. Cheerleading was something I actively participated in since I was in diapers. I guess you could say I loved being a cheerleader.

I started playing Freshman year, against the odds and the social norm; I am still doing both football and marching band my senior year. I have grown into a more confident, social, and open minded person since I started high school. Accomplishing this time and energy consuming ordeal is what lead me to branching out and doing many more types of activities. Doing marching band and football is an achievement that was worth the hard work and dedication that I have had to put into

Cheerleading I had served as one of the first and youngest cheerleading captain representing my high school in our joint Cheerleading team with our sister school. My background in music composition and dance as well as my dedication led me to earn my title as rookie of the year as well as prompted my promotion to co-captain and later captain. As a leader,with the help of my coach,I have brought together my high school with our sister school, increased student participation and have developed my skills as a leader by stepping out of my comfort zone and learning from my mistakes. From my experience as a cheerleader not only have I learned how to lift up a team spirit, but I redefined the typical definition of what it means to be a cheerleader

The intriguing but mysterious Gabrielle Chanel was born into a poorhouse in Paris August 19th 1883 and died January 10th 1971 in the famous House of Chanel, “Rue Cambon”. During these extravagant, changing and difficult years of war, fashion, depression and ultimately; love, she became the figure who introduced simplicity into women’s wardrobes, yet was far from simple herself. Chanel believed in designing couture that was for “freedom and forgetting” (69), where women could travel by whatever means, yet still feel comfort and at home within their clothes. As a leader, she replaced the whalebone corsets and overly tacky hats with loose trousers, Breton tops and sailor blouses that all young and old females could “live in, breath in, feel comfortable

My experience in performing music is extensive. I played the piano in third and fourth grade to prepare for band in fifth grade, when I started to play the flute. I continued playing the flute all the way through my senior year in high school and enjoyed playing in the Wind Ensemble and the Pep Band. Some of my favorite pieces that I have played throughout the years were songs from Harry Potter, Frozen, Brave, Wicked, and Les Miserable. Also, I played many other pieces not from a popular movies or Broadway plays, such as The 1812 Overture. It was great to get a new piece of band music and listening to how it sounds the first time a band sight reads it to when the band performs it at a concert. I always enjoyed playing the flute and working on parts in

In the early years of my life I had no idea that my brother would make such a big impact on me and my life. He has taught me more than any teacher possible could. Through him I learned how to be compassionate. I learned how to treat each and every person with respect, despite what challenges they may face. He brought me into an amazing community that taught me numerous life lessons. He challenged me every step of the way, like any brother should, and altered the way I viewed the world. My brother has autism, and he has been my greatest teacher.

I first joined the band in the fourth grade playing the drums. I played for about two weeks then I quit because I didn't like it, mostly because of the teacher. In the sixth grade we got a new music teacher and told me I look like a trumpet player, so I gave it a try. I was taking music lessons but after the first one my music teacher told me she had to leave because she

My brother is not just someone I share blood with but someone I can rely on and look up to. Patrick, my seventeen year old brother, has been by my side since I was a little baby. My youngest memories are of Patrick and I running around in our backyard laughing. As he grew older, I began to look up to him. He was everything I aspired to be: intelligent, passionate, and athletic. Patrick always seemed to know what he wanted in life, and I admired how he chased down his goals. There were points in my life when I was very unmotivated, especially when I was seven years old. Insecure and unsure, I did not believe in myself from a very young age, and Patrick was there for me when no one else was. He made me believe in myself and my own abilities above anything else. I have my big brother to thank for finding the strength to persevere through my struggles and overcoming my obstacles.