Himes,+Korrina

**My Goals:**
1. Work on faster tonguing for better articulation. 2. Putting more air into my piccolo for a better sound and more confidence. 3. Study more rhythms to get better at sightreading.

These are very good goals! What is your plan to achieve them?

Great essay!!

**How Music Has Shaped My Life:.**
I haven't been exposed ot music my whole life like I am now. I don't come from a family of musicians like some, I come from a family of emergency medice. But aparaently in the 3rd grade, I had "musical potential" according to my music teacher and I was asked to join orchestra. So I did and the rest is history. There is just something about music that I can;t explain. Maybe it's the release from the stresses of the world. Ever since I started orchestra in 4th grade, it has been my thing. I have discovered myself: my likes, dislikes, my true friends, and where my heart really lies. 95% of my friends I have met through music and 95% of my best memories have been with music. Music has shaped me for the better. I don't know where'd I'd be or who'd I be friends with if it weren't for music.