Music is my life. Before I picked up my first instrument ever, I would listen to Radio Disney... Non Stop. For Zeus's Sake, I even mentioned how vital Music is to the human spirit in my 2nd Vice President Campaign speech for TSJCL
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I even whipped out my flute to play. I tried to promote music there.
In 5th grade, on top of the music class we already took. We had to learn to play the Recorder. The Recorder was amazing, it's like a Flute (Clarinet Style) XD. And, I had soo much fun learning it. In fact, I still have my recorder, and play it every now and then. Recently, I learned that they took that out of the Elementary Curriculum, and that made me annoyed. Why would they do that? I mean sure, it cost like what? 40-60 Bucks for the Recorder, but I thought it was totally worth it. I mean just ask anyone, who learned it in 5th Grade.
Then there was that Middle School Visit, where members of the Band/Choir/Orchestra came to talk about each of their groups. And I remember signing up for Band. And on the sheet, it said to list 5 instruments you'd like to play, 1 being Most, 5 Being Least. I literally put Flute for all 5. Like I had that instrument in my mind already. Why? Because. My Favorite Movie. Is The Lion King. And the melody is played by the flute family, and I just remember thinking it was the beautifulest sound I had ever heard. Just like the Timpani part in "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"
And then came The Instrument Tryout days, where we officially "Pick" our instruments. I remember, Mrs. Haas, well the flute instructor and Mrs. Smith, One of the Best Flute Players that I've had the pleasure to direct me in 7th Grade, told me, that my lips were not meant for the flute. Cause every now and then, the raindrop "forms" which means that when I blow air, it'll split into two air streams. But you know what? That doesn't stop me at all. I still picked the flute, despite Mrs. Haas's um... Opinion, and I'm quite a good player. I mean sure if you look at all my band years.
You'd think, oh you're not a very good flute player, but, I'm in the bands I want to be in because of Personal Choice. Like if I was to make it into the most prestigious band ever, like say the London Symphony, and it didn't feel right to me. I'd probably quit. I'm not saying their bad or anything, I really like them, but it's to prove my point. I'm in the band I'm in, cause I chose to, none of that skill level nonsense. And preferably, I'd like 5th Chair as well. I mean sure first chair gets all the solo's. But I can win the part to any Solo in my own right.
I personally do thing, because I want to. I was in Concert 2, and everyone from the higher bands would always look down at us and say why we're even in band... Well not all of them, but some did. And you know what? I told them it's cause I like Concert 2. No Question about it, I really enjoyed Concert 2... And it's not cause I was first chair all the time, but, I got to see myself grow as a musician. I personally believe that it's hard to measure your growth once you're at the top. That's just me. I mean yeah, I'm envious of the higher bands cause they get to play the music, but it's not like I can't get a copy to practice. Like the Wind Ensemble Jasper Piece, Vesuvius. I got a copy of that to play. But the best part about Concert 2 are the people. Yeah, they know they're not as good as any of the other players of their instruments, but they know that. Admit that, and work really really hard to improve themselves. It's that kinda thing that makes me happy inside.
But my musical experience doesn't end with the Concert Flute. I've had the pleasure of learn, the many types of flutes. But I've also learn'd the Trumpet, Guitar, Bass, Tuba, and Violin albeit I need more practice in them, but I learn'd.
I've also had the honor to play with the Full Orchestra, Chamber and Strings, in their final concert. I enjoyed it a lot, even though I was out of tune for like 2 of the 10 notes I played, but it was good. It was fun and an experience. While watching the Orchestra play, I remember'd something. The reason I enjoyed music so much was because of the energy and emotion you feel from the people who play it. And although you can see that in band, I felt that it was easier to see in the Orchestra. Every stroke, pluck, and whatever else they do, were in synchrony. And my favorite part, is when all the sections divide up. Watching the bow's move in all directions just made me feel at peace. Plus I kinda stared in Awe... Thankfully I was in the way back, so no one could see my little bit of drool :P The directors are great musicians themselves. Mrs. Mabel, the assistant is a previous student under Mrs. Wallace. And I hope next year, I have the chance to join them again. Be it as a flute, guitarist, bassist, or a guest violinist.
I say Guest Violinist, because I'm gonna be starting that back up. Well, it's gonna be a little while. I'm currently planning to make a violin of my own. And that violin will be the one I start again on.
But here comes the bad part. Band. It just takes up to much time... TOO MUCH TIME. Like this summer, although my fault as well, I have zero summer time. Right after Summer School is out. I have Band Related Camps, and then real band camp all August. Yay. And I'm also in Drumline, cause you know I wanted to try something new. Plus, I just didn't really want to march this year. Funny though, it'd be the first year I would be able to march eligible in the flute section.
But this is my Senior year. I want to stay a part of band, but I want to try other things. Like have time to pick up the Violin again. And I really really really, want to be in a Theatre Production. The only reasons why I can't, are because of band. Band takes up too much afternoon time. Not to mention that, my mornings are taken up with PALs work since Band works in the Afternoon. It's not really band the problem. It's Marching Band. If I could get rid of that I would.
And to be honest, I don't like football. I really don't. The only reason why I would go to a football game willingly, is to watch my brother play. And I don't even do that... Why? Cause of Band. By the time Band Rehearsal is over, packing up and making sure the room is clean, and I get over to the stadium my brother is play at. His game is already over. And. I know it'd mean the whole world to him, if I came to one of his games, and wasn't busy and rushing. I only tolerate football during marching season because of music. I'm really only there to play music and hype the crowd up. Other than that, I find it pointless.
The main thing to get from the 3 paragraphs above is that, I want to try new things.
And the question is:
Should I quit Band?
Like I said Music is my life. And it's not like I would completely stop playing my instruments if I quit. I have other goals I want to complete before my senior year ends, one being making it into a Theatre Productions.
Plus I won't be completely gone from band. I'll always volunteer to help out at any event, at either Jasper or PWSH, or even PSHS if I have the time.
I think that's enough writing.
The question: Should I quit band?
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I even whipped out my flute to play. I tried to promote music there.
In 5th grade, on top of the music class we already took. We had to learn to play the Recorder. The Recorder was amazing, it's like a Flute (Clarinet Style) XD. And, I had soo much fun learning it. In fact, I still have my recorder, and play it every now and then. Recently, I learned that they took that out of the Elementary Curriculum, and that made me annoyed. Why would they do that? I mean sure, it cost like what? 40-60 Bucks for the Recorder, but I thought it was totally worth it. I mean just ask anyone, who learned it in 5th Grade.
Then there was that Middle School Visit, where members of the Band/Choir/Orchestra came to talk about each of their groups. And I remember signing up for Band. And on the sheet, it said to list 5 instruments you'd like to play, 1 being Most, 5 Being Least. I literally put Flute for all 5. Like I had that instrument in my mind already. Why? Because. My Favorite Movie. Is The Lion King. And the melody is played by the flute family, and I just remember thinking it was the beautifulest sound I had ever heard. Just like the Timpani part in "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"
And then came The Instrument Tryout days, where we officially "Pick" our instruments. I remember, Mrs. Haas, well the flute instructor and Mrs. Smith, One of the Best Flute Players that I've had the pleasure to direct me in 7th Grade, told me, that my lips were not meant for the flute. Cause every now and then, the raindrop "forms" which means that when I blow air, it'll split into two air streams. But you know what? That doesn't stop me at all. I still picked the flute, despite Mrs. Haas's um... Opinion, and I'm quite a good player. I mean sure if you look at all my band years.
- Top Band 6th Grade
- Symphonic 7th
- Concert Maroon 8th
- Concert 2 9th
- Concert 1 10th
- Symphonic 11th
- Symphonic 12th
You'd think, oh you're not a very good flute player, but, I'm in the bands I want to be in because of Personal Choice. Like if I was to make it into the most prestigious band ever, like say the London Symphony, and it didn't feel right to me. I'd probably quit. I'm not saying their bad or anything, I really like them, but it's to prove my point. I'm in the band I'm in, cause I chose to, none of that skill level nonsense. And preferably, I'd like 5th Chair as well. I mean sure first chair gets all the solo's. But I can win the part to any Solo in my own right.
I personally do thing, because I want to. I was in Concert 2, and everyone from the higher bands would always look down at us and say why we're even in band... Well not all of them, but some did. And you know what? I told them it's cause I like Concert 2. No Question about it, I really enjoyed Concert 2... And it's not cause I was first chair all the time, but, I got to see myself grow as a musician. I personally believe that it's hard to measure your growth once you're at the top. That's just me. I mean yeah, I'm envious of the higher bands cause they get to play the music, but it's not like I can't get a copy to practice. Like the Wind Ensemble Jasper Piece, Vesuvius. I got a copy of that to play. But the best part about Concert 2 are the people. Yeah, they know they're not as good as any of the other players of their instruments, but they know that. Admit that, and work really really hard to improve themselves. It's that kinda thing that makes me happy inside.
Side Note, you shoulda seen me after the Spring Band Results were up in my Sophomore year. Ask anyone who was there, even the directors, and they'd tell you. I broke down. Right then and there, I just yelled and fell to the ground. It wasn't happyness that I got into Concert 1, cause if I wanted to I could. It was the fact that I got out of Concert 2. Like you don't understand, I went into my audition, playing half as good as I should've to try to stay in Concert 2. But, it wasn't soo bad. New memories, but I still prefer'd Concert 2 :P
But my musical experience doesn't end with the Concert Flute. I've had the pleasure of learn, the many types of flutes. But I've also learn'd the Trumpet, Guitar, Bass, Tuba, and Violin albeit I need more practice in them, but I learn'd.
I've also had the honor to play with the Full Orchestra, Chamber and Strings, in their final concert. I enjoyed it a lot, even though I was out of tune for like 2 of the 10 notes I played, but it was good. It was fun and an experience. While watching the Orchestra play, I remember'd something. The reason I enjoyed music so much was because of the energy and emotion you feel from the people who play it. And although you can see that in band, I felt that it was easier to see in the Orchestra. Every stroke, pluck, and whatever else they do, were in synchrony. And my favorite part, is when all the sections divide up. Watching the bow's move in all directions just made me feel at peace. Plus I kinda stared in Awe... Thankfully I was in the way back, so no one could see my little bit of drool :P The directors are great musicians themselves. Mrs. Mabel, the assistant is a previous student under Mrs. Wallace. And I hope next year, I have the chance to join them again. Be it as a flute, guitarist, bassist, or a guest violinist.
I say Guest Violinist, because I'm gonna be starting that back up. Well, it's gonna be a little while. I'm currently planning to make a violin of my own. And that violin will be the one I start again on.
But here comes the bad part. Band. It just takes up to much time... TOO MUCH TIME. Like this summer, although my fault as well, I have zero summer time. Right after Summer School is out. I have Band Related Camps, and then real band camp all August. Yay. And I'm also in Drumline, cause you know I wanted to try something new. Plus, I just didn't really want to march this year. Funny though, it'd be the first year I would be able to march eligible in the flute section.
- I was in the Saxophone Section cause they needed a spot filled.
- I was in the Trumpets cause they also needed the spot filled.
- I was in the flutes yay! But ineligible cause of transfer, so my shadow was a trumpet.
- This year, I'm a Pit member, and to be honest, it was a fallback for not making Drum Major.
But this is my Senior year. I want to stay a part of band, but I want to try other things. Like have time to pick up the Violin again. And I really really really, want to be in a Theatre Production. The only reasons why I can't, are because of band. Band takes up too much afternoon time. Not to mention that, my mornings are taken up with PALs work since Band works in the Afternoon. It's not really band the problem. It's Marching Band. If I could get rid of that I would.
And to be honest, I don't like football. I really don't. The only reason why I would go to a football game willingly, is to watch my brother play. And I don't even do that... Why? Cause of Band. By the time Band Rehearsal is over, packing up and making sure the room is clean, and I get over to the stadium my brother is play at. His game is already over. And. I know it'd mean the whole world to him, if I came to one of his games, and wasn't busy and rushing. I only tolerate football during marching season because of music. I'm really only there to play music and hype the crowd up. Other than that, I find it pointless.
The main thing to get from the 3 paragraphs above is that, I want to try new things.
And the question is:
Should I quit Band?
Like I said Music is my life. And it's not like I would completely stop playing my instruments if I quit. I have other goals I want to complete before my senior year ends, one being making it into a Theatre Productions.
Plus I won't be completely gone from band. I'll always volunteer to help out at any event, at either Jasper or PWSH, or even PSHS if I have the time.
I think that's enough writing.
The question: Should I quit band?
The Awesomeness that is the PWSH Band
P.S. - Sorry about the Really's
