Band
Concert Band
I was a member of the Shepherd High School Concert Band. During my 9th grade year of high school, I was 2nd chair in the clarinet section. During my 11th and 12th grade years, I was the clarinet section leader. With the duty of section leader, I helped other band members in my section with questions about the music and fingerings for various notes. I have also participated in the Tri Valley Conference Honors Band during my 11th and 12th grade years. I was asked to participate in it during my 9th and 10th grade years, but I was unable to go because of conflicts with sporting events. |
Marching Band
I was a member of the Shepherd High School Marching Band. Our band goes to a marching camp for a week in the summer to learn our marching drills and music. Our leadership team goes to camp one day earlier than the rest of the band. Here they learn a variety of leadership skills to apply to the rest of the band. During my junior and senior years, I have had the honor to be a member of this leadership team. |
District Festival
Our band also participated in District Festival. At festival, we can earn a rating of one to four with a one being the highest. During my 9th grade year, we earned a two and did not receive a medal. During my 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years, we earned ones and received the medals shown. |
Solo and Ensemble
In band, we also go to Solo and Ensemble. Each event is graded on a scale of one to four with a one being the highest. During my 9th grade year, we did a Clarinet Chamber and earned a two. During my 11th grade year, I preformed a solo and earned a one. During my 12th grade year, I did a duet and a solo. I earned a one on both.