Yep that is me!
Auditions were Friday and I got the position of Assistant Field Commander and I also got Drill Sergeant for the Flute section since no one in that section auditioned.
A field commander is the person that directs the marching band. Most of the time there are two field commanders, one in the front and one in the back.
The assistant field commander basically does everything a field commander is supposed to do other than direct.
Well it is a very good thing for a sophomore to get that position so I am very lucky, but I did work hard for this position. I do believe I can be a good leader for the band
I have a lot of responsibility in my hands this summer and I plan to do my best at it.
I have always wanted to do something amazing for the band and now I've taken the first step of that. I am so excited
I am also going to do my best when working with the flutes
Showing posts with label Drill Sergeant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drill Sergeant. Show all posts
5.02.2009
4.28.2009
Step Up
It is time for me to step up and be a leader. I've always wanted an opportunity to be a leader for the band. I really believe I can do great things for the band as a leader.
Auditions to be a drill sergeant or field commander are Friday. The Seminars are Wednesday and Thursday. I want to be a drill sergeant.
A drill sergeant is the leader of the section. If I were to get it, I would be the leader of the trumpet section. A drill sergeant also has a lot more responsibility than that. It takes a lot of work to be a good drill sergeant.
There is only one other trumpet player who is auditioning for the same thing, Taylor Simpson. She is a really good trumpet player and I will not be mad if she gets it. Of course I will be upset but I mean I'll get over it easily. That just means I would have to work harder and get better.
So I've been practicing this whole week so far and I feel really good about my audition. One thing we have to do is direct about half a piece of a song, which is a song we played for contest. There are some flaws I have to fix within the next two days but I can do it.
I have little trouble cueing and indicating crescendos and decrescendos, which are basically bigger versions of <>. Crescendos tell the band to start soft then get louder and opposite with decrescendos. Get it?
Alright so that is the other part of auditions; cueing, dynamics, and changing times.
I am actually doing really good at this! I believe I have the potential to get drill sergeant and to be a leader. So wish me luck =]
Auditions to be a drill sergeant or field commander are Friday. The Seminars are Wednesday and Thursday. I want to be a drill sergeant.
A drill sergeant is the leader of the section. If I were to get it, I would be the leader of the trumpet section. A drill sergeant also has a lot more responsibility than that. It takes a lot of work to be a good drill sergeant.
There is only one other trumpet player who is auditioning for the same thing, Taylor Simpson. She is a really good trumpet player and I will not be mad if she gets it. Of course I will be upset but I mean I'll get over it easily. That just means I would have to work harder and get better.
So I've been practicing this whole week so far and I feel really good about my audition. One thing we have to do is direct about half a piece of a song, which is a song we played for contest. There are some flaws I have to fix within the next two days but I can do it.
I have little trouble cueing and indicating crescendos and decrescendos, which are basically bigger versions of <>. Crescendos tell the band to start soft then get louder and opposite with decrescendos. Get it?
Alright so that is the other part of auditions; cueing, dynamics, and changing times.
I am actually doing really good at this! I believe I have the potential to get drill sergeant and to be a leader. So wish me luck =]
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