Through the eyes of a leader
To understand Big Blue Band, it is best to go right to the source.
The opinions of senior band members and leaders give an insider’s view on the largest organization on EHS campus.
Sitting down with several members of the band, I dove into the personal opinions of the senior members with leadership positions, asking if they thought they had what it took to be a leader for Big Blue.
Did you see yourself becoming section leader?
“I definitely saw myself becoming a section leader because I closely studied the people who were over me and realized that I had that potential in me…” said Korynn Hill, senior trumpet player and brass captain.
“…I saw it differently. At first I didn’t think I could be something like that…” Said Anna Nelson, senior mellophone player and section leader.
Is there a lot of stress?
“I guess if you consider having more responsibilities being stressful, then yes” said Matthew Holscher senior trombone player and section leader.
“Being in Big Blue Band helps better ourselves as an individual and a group as a whole, so it’s not really stress, it’s pressure and influence from our directors to help us be better people when we leave the program.” said Sydni Demby senior auxiliary member.
What is one thing you know now that you would tell your freshman self?
“Join the band your freshman year” said Nick Treglia, pitt section leader
What are the best and worst parts of being in band?
“The best part is going to the games, especially the away games. But the worst part is band camp; it’s like the least fun you’ll ever have.” said Naomi Foster, senior snare drummer
As for the director, he shared some insight on his own.
What’s it like seeing the students you’ve known for four years get ready to leave?
Mr. Weiler said, “It’s pretty rewarding, seeing the students I’ve known for four years get better.”
What is one piece of advice you have for the graduating class?
“I would say don’t forget the lessons that I’ve taught you. Just because you don’t go into music, doesn’t mean you can’t use these fundamentals to be successful in whatever you choose to do with your life. And I hope you can look back and say, ‘Wow, those things made me a better person,’” said Mr. Weiler, EHS band director.