The idea of hard work and perseverance has been a motif branded into me my entire life. It was only until I experienced my first year of marching band that I truly understood the value and meaning of such a concept. I had never before been tasked with such a demanding challenge as I had with marching band, nor had I ever been pushed so emotionally and physically far in my life. Nearly two years ago, I was one of the lucky few to be given the opportunity to participate in the Framingham High School Marching Band as an eighth grader. The task seemed slightly daunting, but I saw my chance to excel and prove my worth and skills as a musician. I’ve always had high expectations for myself and I maintained those high expectations for my first band camp. Summer arrived and I spent every spare moment practicing and memorizing my music. The infamous “run” already buzzed through my fingertips. “Russian Sailor’s Dance,” played on a constant loop in my head. I spent my summer preparing myself for what I had envisioned to be yet another easy ride, as I hadn’t expected anything more than a small challenge. I had spent not even a second of that oblivious summer preparing for the rude awakening that was …show more content…
I believe that this must also carry on throughout my own leadership. If I am given a leadership role, I don’t necessarily expect to start off with an abundance of knowledge on how to properly lead a section. I intend to learn from my fellow band members and gain a concept of what is effective and what is not. I am prepared to be the first one in the building and the last to leave. I plan to collaborate with other leaders and other band members frequently to discuss and develop the best ways to improve the band. I want to stress to you that I will do everything that is within my abilities and beyond to ensure that the marching band and the sections I will be working for are in the greatest shape they can possibly