How Did The Marching Band Change Our Society
The Butler County Performing and Visual Arts programs our community offers has truly changed the person I am today. Through the Butler County High School Band, I have learned how to play the flute and been doing so for eight years and been able to perform in the marching band as a color guard member for four years. It truly has been such a blessing to be in such an amazing program, and I am extremely thankful for the opportunities and friendships it has given me. I began playing the flute in 5th grade at Morgantown Elementary School. Never would I imagine the memories and friendships I have gained from picking up that flute when I was 10 years old. Our band directors would always be sure we had the utmost opportunities by always taking us to music festival each year to showcase our bands skills. Many other county’s programs do not take middle school groups, but Mr. Boyce Flener and Mr. Jason Ausbrooks always pushed us to be the best we could be; I sincerely thank each one of them for always
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From the day I made the team I was determined to put all my effort into being my absolute best at all I did for the band. By my sophomore year, I was already able to spin weapon. Our team has had some great accomplishments in marching band such as placing 3rd overall colorguard two years in a row at the Logan County Festival of Bands and advancing to state semi-finals each of my four years in high school. I am so sad to be leaving such a program behind. My junior year we expanded the colorguard program by competing in a percussion ensemble with added guard for visual effect. Our entire team was excited to start this new program, and it was very exciting to be one of the first participants. From this year to last year our group has already made so many improvements, and I hope to continue improvement throughout the rest of our
From the day I made the team I was determined to put all my effort into being my absolute best at all I did for the band. By my sophomore year, I was already able to spin weapon. Our team has had some great accomplishments in marching band such as placing 3rd overall colorguard two years in a row at the Logan County Festival of Bands and advancing to state semi-finals each of my four years in high school. I am so sad to be leaving such a program behind. My junior year we expanded the colorguard program by competing in a percussion ensemble with added guard for visual effect. Our entire team was excited to start this new program, and it was very exciting to be one of the first participants. From this year to last year our group has already made so many improvements, and I hope to continue improvement throughout the rest of our