Square your shoulders! Keep the tempo moving!” This can be heard by directors, in most marching band rehearsals, as the band is racing around the field while playing mentally demanding music. Competitive marching band, the highlight of some high schoolers’ fall season, is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a group of musicians who play instruments while marching together at a parade or sports event” (“Marching Band”). In comparison a sport is defined as “a contest or game in which people do certain physical
Jazmine Gossett Leadership Essay Leadership is defined as ‘the process in which an individual influences the group of individuals to attain a common goal’. The goal is attained by mutual cooperation and cohesive behavior. A leader infuses a sense of positivity and directs others to reach the specified goal. Therefore for a person to be a successful leader they need to work hard to accomplish their goal and influence others to do the same. For greatest success and communication with their hierarchy
Nyameer Puok Essay 2 Section 01B How to Tell a True War Story We have all heard the stories that our parents tell in order to prove a point. One example is the “I walked 10 miles over snowy hills to get to school” or one of my favorites, “If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you?” These stories or statements try to convey a truth. The only problem is that while a parent sees it one way, his or her child does not. Even if the parent had walked to school 10 miles over hills every day in snow
Essays tend to stress everyone involved in the process of creating them. Why, then do teachers still expect students to write these old-fashioned assignments? We have developed an entire language made solely of pictures. People hardly write in complete sentences while communicating with one another. As long as this trend keeps up, eventually proper grammar will be practically non-existent and the English language almost obsolete ("Why Do We Make Our Students Write Essays?" ). Yet, every year after
my many accomplishments is shown in the band program. My commitment and passion for the band stems deep within the band program. I strictly practiced self-discipline by constant repetition and long dedicated practices in order to receive superiors in districts. My determination was lined with perseverance and it has earned me an alternate position in the Nebraska Allstate band by sophomore year. As the drum major of the Skutt Catholic marching band, I upheld leadership skills that required
began. It was this year that I picked up my beloved trombone for the first time. About halfway through the school year, band auditions were held, and I was worried that I wouldn’t get in. I’d wanted to play trombone for nearly my entire life, and I would be heartbroken if I didn’t utilize the opportunity to achieve my goal. Fortunately, my audition was a success, and band life began. During middle school, I discovered the wonderful world of jazz and immediately fell in love with it. While my
uncle to break the news. That shot starts with a band commencing their next song, and Lisa and Lieutenant Leopold enters the frame, where the camera starts tracking them. In the foreground, the band continues to march while Lieutenant Leopold breaks the news to his uncle in the background. At this point, the audience do not get to hear what Lieutenant Leopold said to his uncle. Lieutenant Leopold and his uncle then leave the frame, as the last band member does the same. Only now do the audience hear
of activity. “Participation in a team activity means that your teammates are going to be counting on you to fulfill your duties as a member of the team” says Mario Delgado, Captain of the American High School Swim Team and President of the Marching Band. This will enhance your level of responsibility greatly. If you decide to skip practice the day before a game or competition, you can cause your team a victory. You have to be responsible enough to manage your time wisely so that you can do everything
difficult for me to understand the main reasons for this story after reading it once, because I automatically thought this was another one of those sad short stories about someone crying out for help. After reading the story again, and writing my final essay on it, it helped me to understand that Baldwin’s main reason is hope. Although Sonny being a heroin addict was only a secondary point, it still played a very important role in the story. As I was reading “Sonny’s Blues” I would unintentionally relate
National Honor Society Application Essay When I first received the letter inviting me to apply to the National Honor Society, my initial thoughts were of appreciation for the recognition of my hard work during this past academic year. To think of myself as a member of the NHS is an honor that could have a profound impact on my future. Over the past several years I have driven myself to become a much more motivated person. Along with achieving a GPA of 3.67, which is a personal best, I have also