Tuba Career Path

Coming into high school, I was very involved in an organization called FFA(Future Farmers of America). Freshman year I was a “Greenhand” officer and competed in many different events. That same year I attended a speech contest and qualified for finals. I was also involved in choir for the first three years of my high school career and was able to have the opportunity to go to contest four times, in which each time I was able to pull off a high score. In my near future, I hope to attend Southwestern college and earn my teaching degree in early childhood education.

I have been since I was 9 years old, when my legs were too short to reach the pedals on the piano. Ever since the first time my fingers brushed over those keys all those years ago, music has been the very basis of my individuality. Being a musician has shaped my life in ways that cannot be described. My creativity in my musicianship has allowed me to flow into fields like photography, film, and other forms of art. I’m more inquisitive in general, and I believe that’s a direct result of being a musician.

I mean, I really like music. My parents own a stage and music production company, (think less studio recordings and more live concert soundboards) and I really enjoy going to concerts with them when school doesn’t get in the way. They bought me tickets to an EXO’luxion concert in Dallas for my graduation present, so I’m really excited about that. I got a little carried away, but basically I guess travelling around and attending concerts, even though that’s not very original. I feel like my real calling in life has yet to develop, but for now I’m just going wherever life takes

I came to realize that playing music can bring someone great fortune. I had no plans for the future, no goals, nor dreams before I starting my path in music. I never wondered without direction. But one day, good fortune came to me. A fortune I would have never of thought of. It was The Gracias choir and music. I was thinking to myself “I have never been so happy nor have I had so much enjoyment to live. To have an open mind to people around the world by delivering my heart threw my music. It looks like a dream!"

I am a student who is devoted in academics and my family. In addition, my other passion is singing and playing instruments. Singing has been a big part in my life growing up. It taught me how to comprehend music and it helped me develop the English language. Music uses words that are poetic that can communicate with the listener in a deeper level. Obtaining music in my life has grew my language skills and

In the next five years I will graduate from Berklee College of Music. From there, I plan to tour and also work as a studio musician, because not only will it allow me to add to my repertoire but it will make me a much more marketable and preferred musician. After solely touring for a few years, I would also like to return to college to obtain a degree in music education, providing me with the opportunity to return to teach at my high school, the Milton Hershey School.

Alongside being very involved in school events such as UIL One Act Play, mascot, and FFA, I am a full time volunteer at my church, River Pointe Church in Richmond Texas. I work on the sound board, and program slides and lyrics for sunday services. I do photography on Wednesdays at youth group, and Sundays in main service. I also teach a bible class for third graders on Saturdays. On top of this, I volunteer with a christsian radio station called KSBJ. I usually do whatever is needed whether it is setting up a merchandise table for an artist, collecting tickets for a VIP meet and great experience, or photography during a concert. I have been a photographer as well for many large events. I have worked on Sadie Robertson’s Live Original Tour, Winterjam, Celebrate Freedom, and many more. As you can see I am a very hardworking student and I am dedicated to my arts. When visting the campus, i got to tour the music studio. The studios are very fresh and nicely made. I got to look around the sound boards and look at the equipment and i truley hope that i will be able to work on my art of music and develop as an artist at DBU. I hope i can look forward to calling myself a Patriot in

I have attended Stoughton High all four years and have always had an interest in music. Although it won’t be my major in college, I wanted to do computer music on the side and maybe expand on that in my future. Music has always been a passion of mine and something I won’t give up on.

My number one goal in all aspects of my life is to cultivate, preserve, and further the field of music through music education. It is a strong belief of mine that education is about innovation, not re-invention. In the future I hope to find ways to make music relevant to all students; to find ways to connect the classroom a student's everyday academic and personal life. Another aspiration of mine is to teach music abroad. This is something that I suspect

I am passionate about playing music, being successful academically, and lastly I am passionate about using my strengths to help others. I am a member of our very own Stockdale High School Marching Band, and I am also a member of the Stockdale Jazz Band. Music is like an escape for me. Whenever I am feeling down, I will play some music and instantly feel better. I want to show people how music can be an outlet for anyone. I am quite the perfectionist so it is very important to me that I remain academically successful in all my classes. I enjoy using my strengths in academics to help others achieve academic success.

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.

Over the past four years at UW Oshkosh I feel proud of my accomplishments. I started the a cappella organization my freshman year and it is still going strong today. This experience has given me a lot of insight as to how difficult it is to run a music program including keeping the singers engaged. I have also been involved in NAfME Collegiate where I

I went to elementary school at Rex in Haysville then to Haysville Middle School then to Campus High for two and a half years then moved to Udall. I do competitive cheer and I am also on the dance and softball team. My mother is Janice a single mother of three and my father is John. I plan on going to Butler for two years to get my Pre Veterinarian then onto K-State to get my doctorate in Veterinarian medicine.

My success is not limited to just skill, but the potential I have to grow even further in my current passion. Music has been a part of my identity the moment I made a commitment to it. Without music, I would have never met the people I call my friends, challenge others to prove my skill as a musician and put others in their place when they deserved to be called out. I am proud to be a part of the program. I can’t leave out something vital about

Music is my life. Specifically, my vocal specialization is Tenor, which is the highest range a male voice can attain. I perform Classical repertoire written in the languages: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. I love singing in various languages, for it significantly enhances my ability to vocalize. Currently, I am only involved in Nevada Chamber Singers, but I will be participating in Nevada Chamber Opera this spring. With respect to my academics, I am a double major in Music and Marketing, and I will pursue getting my master’s degree in Arts Administration.