In my Jazz Band class there are many new things I have
liked, but there are three things I find the most relevant to me and would help
me become a successful trombonist. First it’s the amazing songs we play. The
songs are difficult but I still have the confidence to play them. One example is Haitian Fight Song. I
think it’s a great song and it challenges me, which makes me a better player. So
I really enjoy playing it and other songs that are beautiful to hear, but is
difficult to play.
Second,
I enjoy being able to do solos using my own creativity instead of having to do
a solo that’s written in. having my own solo makes me feel original and I can
make up my own patterns. Playing what I feel makes me put in more emotion into
the music. Without the solos I do not think jazz would be as fun to play
because it will feel like concert band. Concert band wasn’t a bad experience
but it is no way near as fun and challenging as jazz band. So the solos are a
very big part of my jazz experience and I would love it continue to play them
in the future.
Third,
the trips to Boston, which I always look forward to going every year. Going to
the Berklee College of Music High School Jazz Festival. I like the idea of playing with other
bands to see how we compare even if there’s a big difference in experience.
Other than losing to the other school it’s a fun trip because we get to explore
Boston and meet other peers that play the same music as us. So going to Boston
is always a good experience and I always enjoy going.
In
conclusion, being in jazz band is nothing but a fun and great experience that
you can learn from. The songs are great to listen to but even better to play.
The solos help us build our creativity and our confidence. Then the moment of
truth comes when we go to Boston to play against the nations best jazz bands
and learn from our peers. So I am glad I was able to have this class more than
once and I hope this class only gets better in the years to come.
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