Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2018, Page 68

Description:	MARCHINGAND¥pward trajectory of thear Band2017 season,K on fire. Thisyear, the band qualified for andcompeted in state finals for thethira^MKi a row, taking home8th place in their class. But be£2015, they hadnt made itfinals since 2010. Kzcj/mmband directorfew reasons fstory by Hannah Johnsonlison,ir losing streakg one, themuch neededturning intobiggest onechange in woI woulculture shifthigher levelMr. WilsonSeniorcredits the adband to a strcjwork hard. ^LGenerally theres a lot moreproductivity, people are loreengaged/ Showalter said. Peoare more willing to listen^Htheyre more receptive.Both Mr. Wilson anderes been aworking at athe season,owalter alsoent of theillingness toship has contributed to the recentsuccess of the band as well. Sectionleaders, selected by Mr. Wilson, areolder bandjnembers who have theadc Sensibilities of keepingibers who play thee instrument organized andaccountable for their performances.Stronger direction fromthese leadersin recent years has affected^R bandin a positive way.[Section leaders] beingconsistent in their performancein their attitude and in their woethic...that just kind of filters dinto the younger kids, Mr. Wilssaid.Seniors and section leadersShowalter, who plays thesaxophone, now must leave thelegacy of the band up to the yomembers. Her best adviceJg themto find parts of the show thatpie resonate with them and make themalso want to work harder.Be motivated to understandyour show Showalter said. Enjoyr-\mWlShowalter noted that new leader-disccJ^^^parts of the show thatare meaningful.IN THEBLEACHERS
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