Everyone has their own journey. Their own story. Their own path. Through Science, Mathematics, English, History, or even Music, there are always influences through the realm of discovering our passions. For me, there are a few moments through my high school career that stand out, that had the most control over my decision to pursue Music.
First off, and the largest influence for me, was my high school band director, David Larzelere. When I was in middle school I played trumpet, he asked me if I would like to play Euphonium for marching band the following year. Being the innocent 8th grader I was, I gave in, and that would be the biggest impact on my career. If I hadn't changed instruments, I wouldn't be where I am today.
Later in high school, once I got alright at my instrument, I had the pleasure of being first chair in my school's top ensemble and traveling and performing at the Michigan Music Conference, which was amazing. This experience then propelled me to go to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, and play in their top ensemble, and then later my senior year, receiving honorable mention for All State and eventually going to the Michigan Youth Arts Festival. These experiences all blossomed my love for music even more than the last, all adding up to my admission to MSU and the college of music to study my passion.
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