MUSIC
After joining Guitar 1 in Freshman year, I developed a passion for its genuine tone. I developed myself so wholly in the class that starting Sophomore year, I began to demonstrate for lower Guitar levels, showing them exemplar reninditions and performances of the songs in class that I would do.
Guitar
High school made me completely embrace my musicality. I picked up guitar (now as a Guitar 4 student), joined Glee Club (and am now its President) and this year, finally joined Chorus. These are highlights of my high school years, that I illuminated even more through music.
The day that I performed Mason William's "Classical Gas" (in Guitar 2) I came home and recorded myself. Though there were many pieces I enjoyed, this was one of my favorites.
Eventually I played this as demonstration for lower Guitar levels as the years went on, and it is still one of my favorite pieces I've learned.
Guitar 4
"Classical Gas"
Turn up the volume!
Guitar 1-3
Highlighted Pieces
Being only in Guitar 1, I played way more than what was assigned. The original sheet only had the simple triplets, so I looked up full versions online and then added onto the piece, creating one I loved. It impressed the entire class and to this day, I still demonstrate this unique version to lower levels.
This is a fingerstyle original, performed in Guitar 3. The fun part of crafting it (and tabbing it out entirely) was incorporating a variety of moods and tones throughout–inspired by Classical Gas.
This is a medly of some signature songs of my Guitar years. They range from simplistic picking songs (Guitar 1) to other adpations (like Austirias) where I added on my own versions of the song (like how I did in Malaguena).
Glee Club
Joining Glee Club boosted my confidence and variety in vocal musicality, from when I was a normal member to when I became President. This small section is only to demonstrate the tiny amount of musicality that Glee Club embodies.
Glee Club Excerpt 2013-2014
"A Heart Full of Love"