Concert Band
August 2015 - May 2022
Graham Park Middle School Symphonic Band - Concert Percussion
Forest Park Percussion Ensemble
Forest Park Symphonic Band - Euphonium
Forest Park Wind Ensemble - Concert Percussion
Forest Park Wind Ensemble - Concert Percussion
From August 2015 to May 2022, I was part of the concert band! I got to play all kinds of instruments. I played concert percussion, percussion ensemble, and euphonium and performed in different bands all throughout middle and high school. At some concerts, I even performed in every ensemble on the program. I switched instruments but never left the stage! It was such a fun experience that helped me grow as a musician.Indoor Drumline
October 2019 - March 2020
Woodbridge Indoor Drumline - Bass 1
From October 2019 to March 2020, I was part of the Woodbridge Indoor Drumline, and it was very different from any other band I had been in. Being part of the first season where the group moved up from Scholastic A Class to Open Class was really special, and we even took first place at one of the few competitions we were able to attend. Although the season was cut short by COVID, it really deepened my love for the drums.
Jazz Band
August 2021 - May 2022
Forest Park Jazz Band - Auxiliary Percussion and Acoustic Guitar
From August 2021 to May 2022, I had the chance to be part of the jazz band, and it was such a fun way to explore this genre of music! I got to play both auxiliary percussion and acoustic guitar, which added a lot of variety to each concert. One of the highlights was writing and playing a conga duet for one of our pieces. It was such a cool experience to see another side of music and play something I wrote.
Marching Band
May 2019 - December 2022
Forest Park High School Marching Bruin Band - Bass 3
Forest Park High School Marching Bruin Band
Forest Park High School Marching Bruin Band (Covid Season) - Snare
Forest Park High School Marching Bruin Band - Quads
Forest Park High School Marching Bruin Band - Drumline Captain, Snare
James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes - Snare
From May 2019 to December 2022, the marching band became one of the most influential parts of my life. At the start of high school, I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to join, but my best friend convinced me to give it a try. The only catch was that drumline auditions were the very next day. We committed to learning bass drum techniques and practiced nonstop for a whole day. The effort paid off, and we both made the drumline! Over the years, I had the chance to play every kind of drum in the drumline. It was also interesting to try and make music during COVID. I grew a lot as a drummer and leader, eventually becoming drumline captain. Marching band gave me not just skills, but unforgettable memories and friendships.
Pep Band
August 2024 - Present
James Madison University Pep Band - Alto Saxophone
Pep Band @ Home Basketball Game
In August 2024, I decided to branch out and join the pep band. To make it extra exciting, I picked up the alto sax for the first time! Pep band has a vibe that's completely different from any other band I’ve been part of. This band seems to focus on hyping up the school spirit and the crowd. One of my favorite moments so far was playing in the front row of the stands during a basketball game and getting to high-five one of the players.