The Ranger Band and Boone band warming up for their Friday football game.
On September 9, 2009, the band had its first concert with Boone High School.One of the band students, Alexyz, said it was really awesome! I also asked the band teacher a few questions about how she felt about the band:
Q:What was the purpose of a concert so early in the year?
A: The concert, only for the Ranger Advanced Band, was not only to motivate the band members to practice, but to also give them an extra opportunity to perform fun music for their friends, family and teachers.
Q:How do you think your overall performance with Boone High School went?
A:  The students who went to Boone HS to perform with the marching band had lots of fun! They got to perform some high school level music and learn about the marching band while enjoying the fun atmosphere of a high school football game.
Q:What are your future plans with the band?
A: My future plans with the band include: playing a lot of music, performing often, and learning new things. We hope to perform and visit new venues this year in the form of field trips as well.
Q: How do you feel about being a band teacher?
A: I LOVE teaching band! It combines two of my favorite things: teaching and music. I, who loves music just as much as [they] do. I especially enjoy helping students become successful musicians.
Middle school bands learning the basicsÂ
Q: Are there certain requirements a student needs to be in band?
A: All a student needs to be succesful in band is, an interest in making music and a willingness to work toward their goals.
Q: When is the next performance?
A: The next performances include:Â The Fall concert for the Ranger Band and Ranger Chorus on Tuesday, November 3rd and the mass band performance at the “Citrus Bowl” on Saturday, November 7th. (Mrs. Sandusky says this is one of her favorite performances because the students get to perform the “Star Spangled Banner” with students across Orange County in the “Citrus Bowl”).
Q:Were you in band when you were in school?
A: YES! I began playing the flute in 6th grade at Discovery Middle School. I continued playing through high school. When I graduated from University High School, I went on to get music and academic scholarships from UCF, where I majored in music education.
Q:Â What are five words that would describe the band so far this year?
A: Fun, Exciting, Musical, Rhythmical, Challenging!
Q: What is your favorite instrument?
A: My favorite to perform on is, of course, the flute. It’s my best instrument. I love to listen to any instrument that has a great musician performing on it.
Q: How does someone join band?
A: The easiest way to sign up is to simply choose it on their elective selection sheet at the end of the school year. You may also speak with a guidance counselor, or me, if you have scheduling problems.
Q:Do you have anything you want to say to your future and current students?
A: Keep working hard, make goals for yourself, and never give up. You have the ability to be successful!
By Ashleigh B.
The Sound of the Braves playing stand tunes.
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