Band
West Salem Wind Ensemble
I play the Alto Saxophone in the West Salem High School Wind Ensemble. I have around 7 years of experience playing this instrument, and can also play the Baritone, Tenor, and Soprano Saxophone. I have qualified for many honor bands over my 7 years of playing, including OMEA All-State, and OSAA All-City from years 2020 - 2023. These bands are some of the highest ranking High School Honor Bands in the country, and allow us students to work with world renouwned guest conductors.
Family in Band
Band has given me a sense of comfort and bellonging in the environment that surrounds us. I have met most if not all of my friends through band, and continue to make more through major events and championships I attend. Band was a family I never thought I would be apart of, but am grateful I had the opportunity to embrace.
2023 OSAA State Band Championship
We just recently placed 1st at the 2023 OSAA State Band Championships with an overall lead of 15 points ahead of second place. We spent the entire year preparing for this event, and the saying "Hard work pays off" is nothing short of expectation.
State Chamber Ensemble
My friends and I won 2nd place at the State Chamber Ensemble with an arangement my friend put together called Danzon No. 2. It is widely known as a syphony piece, but was arranged into a saxophone quintet.