Grace Ishikawa, senior

Q: What is band to you?

A: Everything, it’s what I do 24/7, involved with many different parts of band

Q: What else in the music department were/are you involved in?

A: Wind symphony, marching band, jazz band, winter percussion, pep band, alto and tenor sax

Q: What is your favorite type of music to play?

A: Slow and lyrical music also music that has good tone. Vibrato music.

Q: What is the best part about band?

A: The many opportunities to choose from. It also keeps your busy and helps you become more organized and able to manage your time.

Carrie Zimmerman, junior

Q: What is band to you?

A: Band is the reason I come to school and I love it so much and I look forward to it at the end of the day

Q: What else in the music department were/are you involved in?

A: Show band, jazz band, pep band, concert band.
Q: What is your favorite type of music to play?

A: I really like to play pep band; its uplifting and fun.
Q: What is the best part about band?

A: The people are the best part because they are so welcoming and nice. You can’t find people like the band geeks, and they make you feel better.

Amanda Bell, senior

Q: Why did you decide to become a drum major?

A: I decided to become a drum major because I knew it would be a challenging duty that would help me grow as a person and a leader.

Q: What does it mean to you to be a drum major?

A: It means that I have earned the trust of the directors and that I have shown what I’m able to do as a leader

Q: How long have you been in band?

A: I have been in band for about five years, going on my sixth this year.

Q: What kind of work did you do to become a drum major?

A: I had to march in the band for two years.

Q: What responsibilities do you have?

A: Knowing when to be serious and when to have fun, making sure everyone is on good terms, helping the directors, conducting, taking care of drama/ problems and keeping everyone focused.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish this year?

A: I hope to help section leaders and marchers understand that hard work will pay off if you continue to give your best effort. If we can do that, I hope we will make it to Grand National Finals.

Q: What do you plan on doing after high school?

A: I plan on going to IU to major in nursing, and I will go on from there to become a pediatrician.

Beth Smalley, senior

Q: What is band for you?

A: Band is an escape from school. It is a place where everyone can come together and be in a family like environment.

Q: What else is the music department were/are you involved in?

A: I am/was involved in marching band, pep band, wind symphony, band and jazz band

Q: What is your favorite type of music to play?

A: I prefer classical arrangements.

Q: What is the best part about band?

A: The best part about band is being able to be around a group of people who treat you like family.