Chase High Band Research Paper

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Frank Wright once said “The price of success is dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” My fourth grade teacher, Mrs.Davis told me this, and I have lived by it ever since. It reminds me why I should be the best student I can be, and to make sure I am always a role model for others. I have given the Chase High Band my time, my dedication, and my best efforts. I truly have found one of my passions in life, Color Guard whether it be the way we perform or the way we bond as a family on and off the field. I have made so many new friends while being a part of my second family - the Chase High Band. I have shown that I can grow strong even when I feel weak, and I grow in my confidence every practice and …show more content…

I am always willing to help anyone. Learning from my mistakes, I have improved greatly.
The band has taught me many valuable lessons. My technical skills have grown as well as my social skills. I’ve learned to treat others with respect; additionally, I now understand my unique learning style. I am a much faster learner due to being taught work in a short amount of time which has helped me tremendously with school. I used to not care about my grades in middle school, for I had nothing to work towards. I just went there turned in some work and called it a day. Now I have something to keep me on my toes, and my grades have become tip top, thus I am now able to be a part of this organization. My confidence has exceedingly grown since last year. I was very self conscious about who I was, for I had nothing to help me embrace who I truly am. I have been taught major things about self discipline this past season. Success is a road paved with mistake and failure. Through these mistakes, I learned self control and perseverance. Going back to freshman year I didn’t think I would be as skilled

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