Wind Ensemble's Accomplishments
When I was starting out with my musical career, I never imaged I’d see myself six years later placing 2nd in all-state wind ensemble. As soon as I got into high school, I always wanted to see myself in the wind ensemble, with the best of my school. Once my junior year arrived, I finally received that honor. Wind Ensemble was tough, it took a lot of commitment, but in the end, the reward was so much more than I could have wished for. When I first began my career in high school, I always wanted to make it into the elite band. I was never the best at my instrument, or outstanding enough to be noticed. I was a bare minimalist when it came to music; something I look back and laugh at about myself. Most of my peers had gotten into Wind Ensemble
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With the honor, came responsibility and independence. We’d all been there for a reason, so when a new piece of music came around, our director didn’t spend much time practicing it in class, because we were expected to practice at home. As well, we were required to try out for all-city honors band. I did try out, but I never made it. My last year of band, my junior year, we got accepted into going to all-state band. I’d never done this before, so it was a whole new experience. We had been working on a bookmark piece for the entire year now, ready to perform it for competition. It was titled “Bookmarks from Japan”, and is still one of my favorite pieces I’ve heard to date. We preformed in front of four judges, and then listened to other bands. Once the awards rolled around, surprise filled the room. Our band had taken second place overall. In the ENTIRE state! I’ve never felt more recognition for hard work than I have in my life. Being in Wind Ensemble has taught me a lot of things. I’ve learnt how to be more independent, to try harder and excel at things, and that with hard work, great rewards can follow. Though it may get tough, just like anything else, pushing through and doing your best will strengthen anyone up. I am honored to be a part of the Wind Ensemble at Sprague High
With the honor, came responsibility and independence. We’d all been there for a reason, so when a new piece of music came around, our director didn’t spend much time practicing it in class, because we were expected to practice at home. As well, we were required to try out for all-city honors band. I did try out, but I never made it. My last year of band, my junior year, we got accepted into going to all-state band. I’d never done this before, so it was a whole new experience. We had been working on a bookmark piece for the entire year now, ready to perform it for competition. It was titled “Bookmarks from Japan”, and is still one of my favorite pieces I’ve heard to date. We preformed in front of four judges, and then listened to other bands. Once the awards rolled around, surprise filled the room. Our band had taken second place overall. In the ENTIRE state! I’ve never felt more recognition for hard work than I have in my life. Being in Wind Ensemble has taught me a lot of things. I’ve learnt how to be more independent, to try harder and excel at things, and that with hard work, great rewards can follow. Though it may get tough, just like anything else, pushing through and doing your best will strengthen anyone up. I am honored to be a part of the Wind Ensemble at Sprague High