With the end of the school year approaching comes another graduation class. Among this graduation class are those who have been involved with the fine arts, such as band or choir. These students have learned a lot from their time in fine arts, and their high school career would not have been the same without it. These seniors also get to design a wall tile so their legacy will always be a part of Potosi fine arts. It is important to hear a little bit of their story from some of these fine arts seniors.
Garrett Brehm has been playing the trumpet in the band since 5th grade. Throughout that time he has improved on his skills, met new people, and made memories. For his wall tile, Garret started with a red background, along with his name and a small picture of his instrument, a trumpet. He still has yet to decide what else he might add to his tile.
Something he appreciates about fine arts is how band and choir days are split throughout the week. A notable teacher for him has been the current band director, Mr. Morley. Garrett appreciates Mr. Morley's patience and understanding. Garrett wants future band students to know that they should always play with confidence and never doubt themselves.
Ayva Yager had been a soprano in the choir since 8th grade. Recently, in the second semester of her senior year, Ayva joined the band as a percussionist. She has always made an effort to lift her fellow musicians up and be a good friend.
Ayva will decorate her wall tile with a purple background, pointe shoes (to reflect her time in dance classes), and different symbols to represent the plays and musicals she has been involved in.
Something Ayva has always enjoyed about being a part of the band and choir is having an extra hour to spend time with her friends. An important part of Ayva's fine arts career is her participation in solo/ensemble, a competition where students are graded on how well they perform a musical piece. In her junior year, Ayva was given a first place score for performing a class B piece. In her senior year, Ayva performed two pieces at solo/ensemble. For her musical theater piece, Ayva was able to make it all the way to state, where she received a second place score. Ayva still has yet to decide if she will continue her music career in college. She likes to tell future music students not to take it too seriously and to always have fun with music.
Logan Rausch is a baritone who has been singing in the choir since 7th grade. He has always supported his fellow choir members with his strong voice and sense of humor. For his wall tile, Logan went with his name, some music notes, and symbols to show his football career. He has always been grateful for choir because it gives him an opportunity to express his voice without judgment.
He wants future music students to know they should enjoy every moment, and even though it might be tough at times, they should always stick with it. He also encourages students who might be unsure if they want to join because it is a great opportunity to meet new people and make friends.
These three seniors will always remember their time in band or choir. Although their time is ending, the fine arts programs will continue to play an important role for potosi students. These students’ stories are only a fraction of the history of fine arts. Students will continue to enjoy and make memories from music. These memories are what make fine arts so special and important.