Long,+Mace

Mace's Page =Band Goals for 2012-2013= 1. I would like to play higher range notes with a better tone quality. I have noticed that this is my weakest area and I really would like to improve so I can make a difference in the marching band pep songs and all SWE songs. 2. I would like to improve my overall ability to play difficult songs upon first reading them. It is taking my longer than it should to learn new songs. 3. I would like to play my music with a greater emotion and feel to the notes and greater control in relation to the type of song. I plan to achieve my goals by practicing at home for greater amounts of time on trumpet books that focus on higher range notes. I plan to play new songs every week to increase my sight reading ability. I plan to listen to master trumpet players on youtube to hear how they approach playing different types of songs with real emotion and their style of playing. I can track my progess with a book at home listing what songs I have learned each week, how many minutes I practice a week and how many artists I listen to each month. I can ask my brother Colter who is really good at high notes to play with me and listen to my notes. Colter and I can play together on the new songs each week. He is really good at sight reading. I can ask the Senior trumpet players to listen to my high notes and give their opinion. I can ask Mr. Sheehan for advice on how to approach higher range notes. I can write down practice times on the calendar so I can remember to play very regularly.

These are great goals! Keep up the great work!! You've already made a lot of improvements this year!!

Great essay! Music sure does make a difference in our lives!!

Junior Essay Music has shaped my life by providing me with experiences I could not find anywhere else. I first began playing music in public with my brother Colter at the Longer Elementary yearly Talent Shows. Every year, we played a duet on the trumpet and a string duet from the time we were in first and second grade until we were in fifth and sixth grade. Playing music at these talent shows gave me a new confidence and strength that helped me grow as a young person. Music helped me to communicate and connect with people as I joined the Elementary orchestra and band. I learned to make new friends with our common interest in music. Music has shaped my life by giving me more dedication to all my activities. By having auditions to prepare for, I have to plan out my time to practice the songs carefully. This has helped me focus on all the things I need to accomplish each day to be successful at school. Preparation for music has taught me to achieve my goals with hard work. I learned to have pride in myself by achieving entry into the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Jazz Band and District and Regional Orchestra. Music has shaped my life by giving me a chance to use my ability to play songs to help cheer up people. Colter and I have played in church and in the Presbyterian Home. I really enjoy making people smile when they listen to the songs. Music can encourage people in their lives and it has encouraged me in my life. Music has shaped my life by showing me how creative and inspiring a Band Half Time show can be. I feel so alive than when I play my trumpet for the Olympic themed songs at our Heros Half Time show! It is a great feeling to work together to play one song with so many different instruments. Music has reminded me that in other areas of our life, we can work together to achieve one purpose. At the Tackle Cancer Football Game, our trumpet section and other sections of the band bought the event shirts to help raise money for cancer research. Everyone has their own special instrument and own special gift and by bringing all these gifts together we can accomplish huge goals. Music has the power to shape our lives for the better and teach us important lessons we can take with us in every aspect of our lives.