In the 5th grade, I decided I would audition for the band program for the following year of school. I tried out many different instruments, but I ended up becoming a percussionist. Throughout the three years of middle school band, I went from being one of the students who was always struggling to receiving all district and all region honors my 8th grade year, but it wasn't until I got to high school that I realized how much I love music and how fun it can be. I enjoy being able to perform for all sorts of people and see their reaction to the music I make which fuels me to work harder to become better. When I hear people compliment me by saying they enjoyed watching me play and perform, it really inspires me to stick with music and to keep pursuing