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“Every experience, good or bad, is a priceless collectors item.” -Isaac Marion One of my favorite parts of being in high school band is being able to play our school’s pep band. In the area, my high school is known for having a strong music department and one of the better pep bands to playContinue reading “My Pep Band Favorites”

“Music is the language of emotions.” -Emmanuel Kant Most of the posts on my blog have been about my experiences in high school level music ensembles and activities, usually pertaining to classical selections of music from the 1600s. You are probably under the impression that all I do is practice my flute, spend my weekendsContinue reading “Music For Your High School Emotions”

“The secret to life is finding balance in everything you do.” -Unknown In high school, we all know that it is hard to manage school work, extracurriculars, home life, and a healthy sleep schedule all at once. We usually end up sacrificing one thing for another. No matter what activities you are involved in, itContinue reading “The Balance”

“I’m a strong believer that you practice like you play. Little things make big things happen.” – Tony Dorsett The way our band handles class varies on the time of year. In the fall, we mainly focus on marching and pep band pieces because that is our main focus at the time. As concerts approach,Continue reading “A Year in High School Band”

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso When I chose to play the flute in sixth grade, I had no idea it would take me to the places I’ve been in the last five years. I’ve been blessed with so manyContinue reading “What it’s Really About”

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle Whether it’s a solo performance, ensemble concert, or an audition, every musician knows the feeling of sweaty fingers and a racing heart when they stand in front of what can be an audience of maybe a hundred people,Continue reading “What Practice Really Makes”

Everyone knows that there are the same typical cliques in every high school. To name a few, you have your jocks: the varsity football players that meet the bare minimum grade requirements that they need to play their sport, the brainiacs that always have their noses in books and are a week’s load of homeworkContinue reading “The Truth”

Hello! My name is Hannah Stoutner, and I am a junior at Whitehall High school in Whitehall, Wisconsin. I am involved in a few diverse activities at school, but music is sort of my thing. I play the flute in school, at church, out in the community, and participate in any unique ensemble when theContinue reading “About”