Underclassman Reflection

Apprehensively sliding through the door to Room 119 to introduce myself to the members of Gatlinburg-Pittman’s band program marked one of the most developmental courses of action I have ever taken. Learning how to march in rhythm with a flock of students of differing grades and ages, discovering the importance of working within strict time constraints, and transporting percussion equipment weighing roughly as much as myself were, among several other memories, trademarks of my freshman and sophomore high school years. Through marching and concert band, I have discovered how to effectively learn independently, to take on responsibility for my actions, and to guide underclassmen when help is requested. In doing so, my passion for being part of Gatlinburg-Pittman’s band and providing services to the program has blossomed and flourished. This year, I had the pleasure of earning a position as a section leader among our clarinetists, and now, I continue to strive to promote excellence and discipline within the section. The results have revealed an upward trend: Over the course of the 2016-2017 school year, the overall organization and attendance of sectionals have more than doubled among the clarinetists, and overall tone quality has improved. Now, I aspire to expand the breadth of my influence to the rest of …show more content…
If presented the opportunity, I can guide Gatlinburg-Pittman’s band to success with a kind, yet firm hand. I will operate as the liaison between the students and the directors, and when important decisions require opinions, I will represent the best interests of the band student body. A strong band program requires its leaders to commit to the guidance and supervision of band as a whole to provide aid when necessary and to ensure proper use of resources and time, and I am capable of upholding these