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 * Improving my rhythms.** I will improve my rhythms by playing more difficult pieces of music that i don't know how to play yet.


 * Improving my sight reading.** I will improve my sight reading as i improve my rhythms by figuring out how each rhythm goes and playing it accordingly.


 * Improving my tone.** I will improve my tone by developing a better airflow and making sure my embouchure is correct.

As a musician, I have played the saxophone since I have been in fifth grade. I started playing an instrument when Jack Sears came to my elementary school because I wanted to learn something new other than regular academics. Going to the junior high and being in the junior high marching band was a very different experience than being in my elementary school band. Having to be able to play my instrument while marching was something new and seemingly difficult.

When I came to the senior high I was not looking forward to having to memorize my steps and my music. As I was learning my steps and music I got less scared and was having a lot of fun. My most significant musical experience would just have to be being a part of the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Marching Band. It has been a very big part of my life and I am glad I decided to join band. I have made so many friends during my band career and it has been a lot of fun.

I can honestly say that I feel bad for the people that are not in band because it has been the greatest experience of my life so far and they are missing out. Even though I am nothing special and have not been to PMEA or anything like that, I am very happy with my musical career because a lot of people do not get to have the experience that band people do. I am glad I got to see what it is like to be in band and having hundreds of people clapping and cheering for you while you are on the field. It is a great feeling and I am happy I got to experience that.