Senior Night is always a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s understandably bittersweet knowing that your year is coming to an end. All 4 years of marching band has led up to this moment and it’s exciting. However, at the same time, it’s heartbreaking. As a freshman, you’re so hyped to be a senior. When you finally make it there, it’s saddening to realize it’ll soon be over.
As seniors you get to experience so many different things. You get the opportunity to go on a bunch of trips, meet new people, and get closer to the people in your section. The seniors express the ways the marching band affected them, some of their favorite memories, and how they felt joining the marching band.
When you join marching band you join a group of compassionate players and learn from them. You get inspired to play more and simply grow as a person. Some even gain leadership skills like some of the seniors.
Many of us know of Band president Abby Sulc as she was a participant in homecoming court. She’s a flute section leader and in the symphonic band. As band president she plays an important role in keeping everything together. So, she’s gained a lot of leadership skills. When asked about how marching band affected her she stated, “It has been good and provided me with leadership qualities I probably wouldn’t have gotten if I didn’t get so involved.”
Being in a marching band calls for good leadership skills. Therefore, as seniors your leadership skills are key to your success. According to our seniors this had greatly affected them.
Majorette representative Elizabeth Fazekas is well known in the marching band for her outstanding performances during our shows. As a senior it is likely important to help lead underclassmen. She expresses how she was affected by saying, “I’ve gained more confidence by joining the band and performing on the field in front of many people. I’ve learned leadership skills and the importance of responsibility. I will take what the band has taught me to help me in college and in life.”
As a percussionist you get to know the drum line very well. You meet many friends who may positively affect you as a person.
Tenor drum player Emily Bayus had a similar experience saying, “Marching band affected my life in the best way. I’m more than happy with the friends and memories I’ve made.”
Many memories were made through all the years. With marching band season coming to an end, the seniors reminisce over these fond moments.
Bayus said, “My favorite memories from marching band would be the band nights. You meet band members from other schools, you get to see other school’s techniques, and you get to show off how hard you have been working by performing in front of several different schools.”
The alto saxophones are one of if not the closest section in marching band. Meaning, there are plenty of memories for them to make.
Alto saxophonist Cooper Schiavone is known among the band for his humor and directness. When asked if he was glad he joined the marching band Schiavone Stated, “I am and am not. the work is stressful sometimes but the memories I’ve made will be forever”
With all the work you put into marching band you may end up stressed. However, for some it is more than worth it.
Clarinet and bass clarinet player Madylin Marinkovich said, “Yes, all though it is a lot of work at the end it is worth the Friday and Saturday night fun.”
As the marching band season wraps up, we hope the seniors have an excellent time and enjoy themselves throughout their final year.
