While the mellophone section has many strengths, there is still room for improvement. I will improve the mellophone section by increasing focus during rehearsals, improving musicality, and promoting a positive atmosphere. The section's greatest weakness is a lack of focus during rehearsals. I will advocate for more attention when rehearsing so we can better contribute to the well-being of the ensemble. Historically the mellophones have been one of the loudest sections, but at moments our tone can be less than our usual standard. To remedy this I will promote increased tone quality and attention to 'play what's on the page'. I hope to achieve this through an increased focus on musicality during sectionals and added sectionals when needed. Finally,