Band Interviews

By Megan Wong
Interviewed by Anna Segelken

 

The Templeton music program offers a variety of opportunities for students. It is run by Ms. Yau. Beginner band is open to anyone who wants to learn how to play an instrument with a group of people. Concert band is the more advanced program for those who have taken beginner band or already play a band instrument.

Ms. Yau is the music teacher at Templeton. She decided to become a music teacher because she really enjoyed the music program when she was in high school and continued with it in post secondary. Her favorite instrument is the piano, and it is also the first she learned to play. Her favorite part of band is working with the students and she likes being inspired by everybody.

Megan Cheng has been in band for two years and plays the clarinet and the alto saxophone. Her favorite part of the program is being able to joke around in class because everyone is so close and friendly. She’s most excited about the Whistler trip in the spring and the possible trip to Disneyland in her grade 12 year. Her advice to people who are trying to learn a new instrument is to keep practicing and to be patient with yourself.

Tiffany Vo has also been in band for two years, and she plays the flute. Her favorite part is the craziness of the class because it makes it more fun. She is most excited for the band trips this year. Her advice to people who are learning a new instrument is to have interest in it and to not force yourself or else you won’t have any motivation to learn.

Anica Gorlick is a beginner trombone player and joined the program this year. Her favorite part of band is playing a song and it coming together as the melody, harmony, and base. She’s most excited about playing for people at concerts later this year. Advice she would give to people who want to play a new instrument is to do your best and keep practicing and to join band because it’s fun and a good experience.

Francis Reyes currently plays the trumpet and the alto saxophone in concert band. His favorite part of band is playing music and watching other people improve. He is most excited about seeing the band improve. Advice he would give to someone who is learning a new instrument is not to see it as a task or a job and just have fun with it.

Luca Siracusa is in grade 9 and plays the drums for concert band. His favorite part of band is when everyone plays together and becomes one whole band. He is most excited about the concerts coming up because he knows we will play well. His advice to people learning a new instrument is to keep moving forwards and try your hardest .

Mattias Wong is in beginner band and he plays the tenor saxophone. His favorite thing to do in band is play his instrument. One thing he is looking forward to is playing the saxophone in Whistler. Advice he would give to someone who is learning a new instrument is to keep practicing.

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