While I'd love to write a four page essay on all of my positive attributes and why I can be a positive addition to band leadership; I'm going to narrow it down to three key points that clearly show my success in the band program. I’ve looked forward to demonstrating my will to become a part of the band leadership program since the end of freshman year; wanting to prove how much i've learned throughout my participation in the color guard. Starting with my dedication to the whole band program, will to improve my all around skills through the band, and ending with the fact that the guard has evolved tremendously throughout my highschool years in a positive way. When I first heard of guard I was rather skeptical of joining due to me just moving …show more content…
to texas and not wanting to seem out of place. I went over to avery's house to learn basics from her and sydney so I didnt seem clueless as to what was going on. I left feeling rather defeated due to the overwhelming sense I couldn't get the tosses or work they were doing. Upon joining within the first week of summer bandcamp I was instantly committed to this sport, not only to the guard but to the band program. I enjoyed being surrounded by the band kids and learning new things .Taking pictures at concerts such as the band trip when my dad was unable to attend, assisting the band at uil ,and attending the percussion’s competition in the marching season to support them. To set up and paint our parking lot in order to have a ready to go place to practice during the middle of the summer isn't always the most appealing activity but I had a blast talking to band kids there and working with them on this. I've enjoyed partaking in the band activities, I may not play an instrument but I feel as if my participation in the band program makes me understand them and be apart of the band. My love for marching band and winter guard came around when I was introduced to marching band winterguard competitions; seeing other bands and guards performances created this desire to improve and learn from their own shows.
Seeing others technique and execution of what they're given shows not only their hard work but provides a lesson for us as an audience to learn from them. What they're doing could prove fruitful for guards to evolve and learn as a whole. Starting off as any new kid does I was scared to let go for the first two seasons I had, later on accepting the fact that I'm bound to get hit and I'll never get where I want to be if I hold myself back I gave it my all and just let go, with this I continue to do so. I look forward to getting new tosses to throw and new work to add to my vocabulary. Most people in the guard would have an obvious favorite when it comes to marching or winterguard seasons for their favorite. I can honestly say I don't know which one I enjoy more. Both seasons for me are a blast to be apart of and participate in. They share the same qualities mainly, we learn sets and new work. I love learning so either could be my favorite yet this year was the first year I spun as a rifle during marching band winterguard. Rifle for me was setback, I'm aware i'm not the strongest rifle on the team and I want to get where my friends are in order to spin beside them in shows and get solos to throw a five. Motivation to become a stronger rifle and flag …show more content…
grows within me everyday I spin. I wanted to bring up how the guards grown since I was a freshman in guard.
I came in clueless a week before bandcamp, not knowing anyone in guard or anyone in band. When I got to bandcamp I honestly thought Mr.Plott was Mr.Martinez until we got to marching block. Thus I was even more confused; upon me joining I was warned by someone that the guard was social suicide and that we had a negative rap within the band. As time went on I became closer to sticking to guard kids rather than the band but noticed the few who upperclassmen who enjoyed us. Sophomore year we had a lot of drama I tended to stray away and not get involved as I don't want to ever be the cause or a part of drama considering it's unnecessary and an inconvenience to the team, negative effects cause us not to work as a whole. I started around this time to chat with the lower grades about guard and band making friends with them, by centering most of my school projects around guard I tried to clear our rap and show the guard I know to push a positive attitude onto the image. As a junior and almost senior the guards viewed by my peers in class as a cool and interesting way to express ourselves and the band kids respect the guard. Im confident in the guard not creating drama considering how close we've gotten. Of course we were always close but the difference between ayshas grade and up from nina's down was very evident to us and created a border for us to get as close as we are now. Im proud to be a part of this
organization and to take part for one more year.
Throughout 2016, many different people will claim they can lead America to greatness again just as they do each election year. This directs attention towards leadership, and most Americans simply trust that these potential candidates display leadership characteristics. Unfortunately, politicians don’t always exemplify leadership, and many Americans experience poor leaders daily such as dreadful bosses. Because of these commonplace experiences, leadership may not appear as a direct character trait. Adaptable communication, the ability to inspire, a clear passion, and professional attitudes all characterize a true leader.
The Guard is a team that values serving others and being the best; a part-time job with full-time benefits. There’s an opportunity to split up Guard training during the summers between school years. Qualified juniors can attend Basic Training during the summer before senior year and then go on to Advanced Individual Training (AIT) after senior year. The Guard will help build mind and body, and in Basic Training challenges will be conquered to become stronger, faster, and healthier. Overcoming the physical and mental challenges will instill a growing sense of pride.
Winter guard is an indoor guard season that goes from December till April. During marching band, the color guard has to create a routine that goes with the music the band chooses. However, during winter guard the color guard can choose the music they and create a routine that shows our full potential. This way the guard can choose the theme, and what equipment they want to use. Also, concert band is long and there is nothing to look at. Winter guard is completely different because the show is only 4 minutes long. The guard realizes that no one wants to sit for two long and watch the same thing for a long period of time. Winter guard is perfect because you get to watch an exciting show, that is short enough to keep you interested, but long enough to enjoy the show. This shows that the winter guard is much better alternative to marching band than concert
The low reed section to me is not just my section, it is my family, and I would love to have the honor of calling myself mom. However, Lauren will always be the original mom and my biggest role model in band. She was the first one to give me hug whenever I was upset, she made sure I didn't get sunburned during band camp, and was overall the most loving, caring section leader I most likely will ever have. As section leader, I would like to devote all my time, love, and leadership to my section and show what an amazing marching experience truly is. Throughout this essay, I will evaluate what Lauren did well, what she could have done better, what I would do differently, and why I am the person for the job.
...join so long ago I never really knew I 'd end up here doing what I do. It seems like the common theme for me is seeing something and saying “I can 't do that” then pursuing it until I can. One of my fondest memories is watching someone at the percussion concert play a marimba solo when I was in sixth grade and just looking over at Justin molder and laughing saying “wow I can 't do that” now I do that all the time. I didn 't think I could ever be the leader of a group like this it seemed like too much for me, but now after watching and being in this program and seeing where it could go and what I can do, I want to help take it there. I feel great about next year no matter what happens but I 'm ready to step up, I 'm ready take on whatever I have to to make this year the best year yet. Not just for me but for us all every last one of us in this great family I call home.
I'd like to make sure that freshman weren't scared about Drumline. To help them know they had someone who could help them with music. I would try my best to build the Drumline up as a whole and to make sure that I was only saying positive things to build others up. I would love to try to avoid that because the Drumline to me is a family. We all may fight but deep down we all love each other, care for each other and don't want to see anyone brought down. I would try to do create activities during band camp to make it much more fun. I also think a leader should have the basic knowledge of all the instruments in the Drumline and Pit so that he or she would be able to help anyone that's struggling with whatever it may be. Also, a leader should be very devoted to whatever he or she is a part of. He or she should really practice a lot for Drumline and make it a habit of focusing mostly on Drumline. I've seen how I have grown in the last few years from just practicing and sitting down and going through stick control and even just
Why do I want to be an area officer? While these words are not exactly the same as previous essay prompts I have been given, they all share the same idea; “Why do I want to be a leader”? Looking back at my old responses they are all focused on similar concepts; I wanted to be a leader because of the friendships, traveling and meeting new people, building better leadership skills, learning how to better communicate with people, and acquiring life skills, such as patience, teamwork, organization, and dedication. While all of these things have some importance, they should never be the reason someone wants to be a leader. When I wrote these I thinking about how to better myself, rather than how to help others. I was thinking selfishly. At the time I didn’t know what it truly meant to be a leader, to be willing to sacrifice myself for others. Even while I am still young and have much to learn, I finally understand why I want to be a leader and what a true leader should look like. I would like the opportunity to serve as a 2014-2015 Area Officer, so that I can better serve the FFA, my fellow members, and ultimately my world.
Just a few days prior, the Catalyst Color Guard, the team of which I am currently captain, won the Texas Color Guard Circuit State Championships. We earned the highest score in the 10-year history of our program after an incredibly successful season. What enabled us to succeed this past season was the leadership. As a junior and first lieutenant, I felt more confident in my own leadership skills and experience, and I was better equipped to serve my team this year. Our improved leadership style and work ethic improved our team as a whole. Our score increased with each
Finally, leadership is an equally important characteristic I display. As a class officer for the past two years, my job is to guide and encourage the class to participate in projects and events. Even though many were hesitant, I showed leadership and encouraged participation. I also am a possible candidate for an officer position in Student Council. I have been selected for this position based on my strong leadership abilities, such as bringing forth ideas, compromising for projects, and speaking up when others will not.
One of the biggest decisions of my high school career came my sophomore year when I decided to try out for the role of drum major in my high school band. This decision was very tough to make due to the fact that I was a sophomore, and although I already had three years of experience under my belt as a band member at Northview High School, I knew that it would be very tough to earn the respect of my peers if I succeeded in becoming drum major. Out of the three years I had spent in the band, the biggest influence on my decision to try out came from my very first marching season, between August and December of 2012. From that year forward, after seeing many areas that the band could improve, watching how underclassmen and middle school band members
Which was stressful on the grounds that I had golf right after school and had to quickly get ready for another practice. That Tuesday when my cousin and I went to golf I asked her about guard. Since she had been and band, she thought that I would be good at. So knowing that I had the support of my cousin and friends made me feel better about going. I arrived about ten minutes early, someone had stood at the front doors of the high school telling people to go to the band room. I walked in and had to fill out a packet of information. I had to explain my earlier dance experience. It also stated that they would look at my grades, attendance, and talk to my teachers about what kind of student I was. After that we got a summer schedule to look over once I got home to make sure that it was a commitment that I wanted to make. This schedule listed every rehearsal time and date for the entire summer. It was nice to have but at the same time scary to look at. After everyone had finished looking at the schedule we got to go into the middle school gym to start practice. This is where the color guard coach introduced
I aspired to play a significant leadership role in all of the activities someday, and over the course of my high school career, I thankfully have. This year as a senior, the student body elected me as the president of Student Council; members of National Honor Society (NHS) did the same; future business leaders elected me as the vice president of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA); and I received the votes to secure the office of secretary in the local Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter. Coaches and teammates have named me as an important asset as well. Over the years, these opportunities have presented me with many chances to enjoy extracurricular involvement, meet new people, and mature into a
... campus but at camp too. Another exceptional display of leadership during the semester was by our cadre. Handling certain situations that arose over disputes between cadets or amidst the government shut down conveyed to myself the skills taught in ROTC like mental agility and innovation happen daily. For instance, configuring multiple plans to continue through with a fall FTX for the MSIII. Reinforcing my trust within my cadre to best prepare my peers and myself to excel both at camp and during our careers in the U.S. Army.
Earlier on I had mentioned that I did not immediately consider myself for this position. One of the items that changed this is learning that the Drum Major is able to march with the band this coming year. I feel that by doing so, I would be viewed as a part of the band, and not just the kid on the podium. This is a very
Furthermore, service academies provide once in a life time opportunities to attain top of the line education while guaranteeing you with a job as an officer upon graduation. This suits me perfectly because I aspire to become an officer in the Military. Serving our country isn’t for the hesitant. I’m more than willing to put my life on the line to protect my country. Robert Greenleaf once said, "Good leaders must first become good servants." Attending a service academy will teach me to be a good follower so that I can be a good leader in the