ipl-logo

Marching Band Scholarship Essay

1520 Words7 Pages

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

Show More
Related
452 Words | 2 Pages

Effort.” The Mighty Trojan Marching Band stresses working as an individual for a great purpose: the band. Despite all of the work, time and effort put into marching band individually, the band works as one unit to make a great show and

Read More
575 Words | 3 Pages

I stood seven steps from the start line, hands sweaty and lips trembling. It seemed as if at any moment I would break the position of attention: feet at a forty-five degree angle, knees slightly bent, chin just above the horizon, and shoulders up, back, and down. Though I always dreamed of representing the Benicia High School Panther Band as their drum major, the lone figure in front of the block of blue and gold wearing a white British uniform and a brown bearskin hat, it never occurred to me that I was finally there. There was no way I could not be nervous; it was the last marching practice before my first competition in my career. Nevertheless, there was no escape.

Read More
432 Words | 2 Pages

It captures my anxiety during cheerleading auditions, the relief and joy upon making the team, and the subsequent triumphs in perfecting the choreography through dedication. This essay emphasizes my realization that personal accomplishments, particularly in winning performances, require confidence and persistence. It also touches on how my attitude loved seeking attention and resulted in a liking of solitude when the pandemic occurred. Overall, it revolves around the understanding of my personal growth and achievement that often demands individual effort and resilience, a realization collected through the unique experiences and challenges of cheerleading. Embarking on my educational journey at NOVA Academy, I am committed to expressing the principles of the Soaring Eagles - Academic Achievers known for their integrity and ability.

Read More
505 Words | 3 Pages

1. As a member of the CASHS Trojan Marching Band, it has been imperative that I have been exhibiting numerous key characteristics that reinforce my dedication to the band as a whole throughout my years in such a wonderful, musical family. As part of the leadership team this past, I have strived to be an admirable role model for not only the freshmen in my section, but also the middle school band students during band night. I have never missed a football game, and oftentimes I have arrived earlier and left later than required for band events so that I could help set things up or make sure everything is cleaned up. 2.

Read More
100 Words | 1 Pages

Despite my passion for athletics, I have spent the majority of my high school career involved in show choir. I participate in the Executive Session at Sauk Prairie High School. Show choir incorporates training under professional choreographers, undergoing numerous voice lessons, and traveling the country for competitions. This self-disciplinary activity pushes me to work hard and strive for perfectionism while taking leadership roles in a professional environment. Furthermore, show choir allows me to impact others through my performance and to take risks.

Read More
558 Words | 3 Pages

The key aspect in this essay is do you think band should be a sport? Marching band is a physical activity as much as a mental one. You have to remember around 100 spots on the football field at the right spot and time. Also, you have to play and remember the right notes all at once! If you ask me that’s a lot to do a one time.

Read More
641 Words | 3 Pages

My passion for music is why marching band means so much to me. Because practice doesn’t feel like practicing, I’m thankful I’m able to better myself in what I love and have the opportunity to be apart of this

Read More
1331 Words | 6 Pages

As I struggled learning flanks, Anna was quick to come over and help me, and in that moment I knew I wanted to be a Drum Major. The help I received built my confidence, and led to me to be the best performer I could be every time I stepped foot on the field. The bright lights, the cheering audience, and

Read More
576 Words | 3 Pages

Marching band; copious amounts of people scoff at the sound of those words. I often hear students commenting on how easy marching band is, how we don’t train like the football players do. At Anderson High School, that’s not the case, the marching band trains for just as long. As a band of over 125 individuals, it takes determination, pride, and confidence to achieve the goals we have set forth to accomplish. As a leader of the saxophone section, I know what it’s like to face failure, to overcome and turn it into success and to march on with confidence.

Read More
249 Words | 1 Pages

The marching band arrangement of the Divine Comedy was the most challenging piece that I have ever had to play. It was only my second year in the band, yet I was playing the center marimba in the front ensemble, an instrument which I had no experience on. I was also the only returning member, the previous year’s front ensemble comprised entirely of seniors and me, so it was my responsibility to help teach all of the new freshman how to play their instruments. Everyone depended on me to be the best one there and be the leader of the group, yet I was struggling to even play my own parts. In order to get to the level that I wanted to be at, I spent all of my free time after school practicing.

Read More
540 Words | 3 Pages

I chose to play keyboard (mallet percussion) in 4th grade, and am now enrolled in Jazz Band, Marching Band, Indoor Percussion, a Jazz Trio, and Symphonic Band. Most of my opportunities regarding servitude leadership come from Marching and Indoor, where I play marimba at the center of the pit, and (during marching season explicitly) lead my section. Now, “leading my section” means a plethora of things that we’ve been addressing during leadership meetings. Leading my section, as a servant leader, means taking responsibility for anything that happens, and being a team player. As I’ve gained experience with leading, I have sought not to decide and finalize, but to recommend and understand.

Read More
530 Words | 3 Pages

Every person has an interest or a talent which separates them from the rest of society allowing them to become an individual. It wasn’t until I decided to audition for the North Carolina Elementary Honors Chorus in 2009 that I discovered my talents lie within the realm of music. Becoming an active musician has not only helped me grow as a person by allowing me to build and strengthen social and cognitive skills, but has also helped me to appreciate each component of music, and has also taught me how to become a supportive and attentive member of the audience. That fateful day in the fall of 2009 when I heard that I was one out of one hundred and six students to make it into the North Carolina Elementary Honors Chorus was the day I realized that I had a passion for choir and for music. After that I continued to stay in choir in middle school, and eventually made it into Middle School Honors Chorus in 2013.

Read More
453 Words | 2 Pages

With the experience of a two-time Head Drum Major, my job was clear: lead my band to their full potential no matter what. I had tunnel vision from that point on and made my expectations clear. I pushed, not just myself, but the entire band with every rep we did. “With every rep, we get...better!” was a common chant that echoed the marching practice pad to remind ourselves of our “why”. Going into our competition season, it was nerve-racking yet calming.

Read More
474 Words | 2 Pages

To the average person, the high school marching band is nothing more than a bunch of geeks that play during half time at the football games or monopolize the benches by the band hall, but to me, it is so much more. To me it is a family, a safe haven, a creative outlet, a home. I have been involved in marching band for three years, going on four, and I wouldn 't trade the experience for anything. When I entered high school as a scared and awkward freshman, I immediately had three hundred people that I could rely on. The program quickly became like a second home to me and opened up a whole new path in my life.

Read More
743 Words | 3 Pages

I’ve spent hundreds of hours working with my peers, building friendships while working toilsomely to perfect one show each year. When we weren’t on the field practicing, we were performing at football games or at community events, bringing the community together with a sense of pride. Being a part of the marching band has taught me to put the betterment of my peers over myself and I have made it my goal to make the people around me the best that they

Read More

More about Marching Band Scholarship Essay

Related Topics

Open Document