Banded Stories
Melissa Keeling – The Electric Flute (SONYQ)
As I sat on the floor, surrounded by an amp, microphones, and stomp boxes, I held my flute and looked at the bewildering tangle of wires that would allow my acoustic...
GM Kuzma from the Blue Knights Drum Corps
GM talks about how he got into music, what it has done for him, and how making music has helped him through tough times, especially during his Active Duty tour in...
The Reasoning Behind a Decision to Major in Music
Scott explains why he decided to teach music and what the study of music does for students.
James Worthy–Albany State University
James Worthy, a music education major, describes why he got into music and what made him stay!
Where It All Began–Aubrey Logan
The "Banded" story of Aubrey Logan. She speaks on how she began playing the trombone as well as reasons it is good to be involved in music. The content of this Blog...
Where It All Began–Andrew Dost, “Fun”
Andrew Dost from the band “Fun” shares his “Banded” story about his journey in learning music and being in the band.
Emily Swanson — Drum Major All American Marching Band
Emily Swanson, Drum Major of the All American Marching Band shares her story of what music and being in the band has done for her.
My Journey Toward Becoming a Music Educator – Scott Abrahamson
Lester G. Silva, Jr. He was the premier band director at Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School remaining with the school district until his retirement 39 years later....
Ryan Olrich–Alliance Drum and Bugle Corps
Ryan Olrich, senior at Georgia Southern University, tells of where music has taken him throughout his life and where he wants go.
