Q&A: Marching Band Council
Angela Nolan
Q: Why did you choose to join marching band?
“I have played since 4th grade and participated in other activities surrounding band – it honestly felt like the next step.”
Q: What position(s) do you hold in marching band?
“Captain Alto Saxophone/Mellophone section & President.”
Q: Why did you run for President and audition for Saxophone Captain?
“Prior to running, I wasn’t a leader in other organizations. However, the past President Marianna Schrack inspired me to further myself in this organization as well as others in the senior high. With Saxophone captain, I was the only incoming senior, so it just felt right. Ever since freshman year, past upperclassmen had prepared for this position.”
Q: Hardest part of being President/Sax Captain?
“The last minute knowledge of activities, overall time crunches within the organization is the hardest to plan as President. Being the Saxophone captain, transitioning frombeing a friend to an authoritative figure is the hardest part. Losing the past seniors was hard, and now I know what past upperclassmen felt.”
Q: Words of encouragement to future members…
“While we do work extremely hard for the results we produce, moments in between will make the most lasting & important memories in your high school career.”
Tyler Simonovitch
Q:Why did you choose tojoin marching band?
“The seniors that came down to my 8th grade band class seemed extremely cool, however while being serious, were able to have fun with the organization.”
Q: What position do you hold in marching band?
“Low Brass Captain.”
Q: Why did you audition for Low Brass Captain?
“My past captain Richard Kane was my biggest inspiration, as his Low Brass was amazing, I wanted to continue that standard..”
Q: Hardest part of being Low Brass Captain?
“Maintaining a balance of being their friend whilst simultaneously having to be a leader/role model”
Q: Words of encouragement to future members…
“Don’t take it too seriously, whenever it’s time to work, be sure to work, but it’s all for an amazing goal that you’ll love along the way.”
Sarah Dill
Q: Why did you choose to join marching band?
“Everyone else in the band was doing it, so the peer pressure overall pushed me to join the organization- and I’m grateful for it!”
Q: What position do you hold in marching band?
“Drum Major.”
Q: Why did you audition for Drum Major?
“This position felt like a duty and obligation, and I’ve loved it ever since.”
Q: Hardest part of being Drum Major?
“The amount of stress and pressure put on by myself to execute the job perfectly is the hardest part.”
Q: Words of encouragement to future members…
“Have fun with it, and don’t be afraid to try new things. Always go into something with full force, and don’t hold yourself back.”
As a senior here at Greater Latrobe, I have been able to set roots in clubs and outside organizations that have been part of my high school career for...
