Band
By: Mary Williams and Harmony Priest
Interview Questions
1. What do you think of your years here as a West Rowan Band student?
2. What are your thoughts about going to UNC-Wilmington as part of their honors band?
3. What instrument(s) do you play?
4. Do you perform outside of regular school activities?
Interview Answers
Cassidy
“The best four years of my life.”
“Grateful and excited because it is my first year there.”
“French horn for concert band, drum major for marching band, and guitar on my free time.”
“Yes.”
Daniel
“The years here were pretty great.”
“I am really looking forward to being in the top bands.”
“I play percussion section.”
“I perform for my church.”
Chase
“They've gone by fast I have learned a lot."
“I’m glad I get to go because I get to go to collage.”
“I play alto saxophone.”
“The Rowan Big Band All Stars.”
Grace
“I loved it I wish I could stay here forever.”
“I did not actually think I was that good until he gave me the paper to fill out.”
“Clarinet.”
“No.”
Marcus
“Quite honestly I thought of the band room as a safe haven.”
“Extremely excited can’t wait to go and see new people.”
“Percussion.”
“Two years of independent drum line called Fusion Percussion (drum set), I also play drum set for church”
Mathew
“I have enjoyed it has really been a positive experience in my life and the people here have really contributed to who I am today.”
“It’s really an honor and its important for someone who is trying to become a better musician to work with different people to meet other better musicians.” `
“Tuba, Susaphone, trombone, drum set, and didgeridoo.”
“Perform brass quinta at church, and different honor bands. I try to perform any where I have the opportunity to.”
Mackenzie
“They were amazing, I didn’t think I would have enjoyed it as much as I have.”
1. What do you think of your years here as a West Rowan Band student?
2. What are your thoughts about going to UNC-Wilmington as part of their honors band?
3. What instrument(s) do you play?
4. Do you perform outside of regular school activities?
Interview Answers
Cassidy
“The best four years of my life.”
“Grateful and excited because it is my first year there.”
“French horn for concert band, drum major for marching band, and guitar on my free time.”
“Yes.”
Daniel
“The years here were pretty great.”
“I am really looking forward to being in the top bands.”
“I play percussion section.”
“I perform for my church.”
Chase
“They've gone by fast I have learned a lot."
“I’m glad I get to go because I get to go to collage.”
“I play alto saxophone.”
“The Rowan Big Band All Stars.”
Grace
“I loved it I wish I could stay here forever.”
“I did not actually think I was that good until he gave me the paper to fill out.”
“Clarinet.”
“No.”
Marcus
“Quite honestly I thought of the band room as a safe haven.”
“Extremely excited can’t wait to go and see new people.”
“Percussion.”
“Two years of independent drum line called Fusion Percussion (drum set), I also play drum set for church”
Mathew
“I have enjoyed it has really been a positive experience in my life and the people here have really contributed to who I am today.”
“It’s really an honor and its important for someone who is trying to become a better musician to work with different people to meet other better musicians.” `
“Tuba, Susaphone, trombone, drum set, and didgeridoo.”
“Perform brass quinta at church, and different honor bands. I try to perform any where I have the opportunity to.”
Mackenzie
“They were amazing, I didn’t think I would have enjoyed it as much as I have.”