Is Penn State University for an average student?

Grcxx3
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:01:14 +0000

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LC82 - Thanks. Trust me - he is very much aware of the competition. He has the “Making of the Blue Band” DVD and we spent almost 2 hours visiting the band facility last summer and talking to the people there. He also knows that if he doesn’t make it - there are still opportunities for him to play. But he’s still hoping to make it…he really wants to play one of those 68 matched Bach Stradivarius trumpets!!!

He is not at all overconfident - but he knows that he has the skills to be competitive. From a marching perspective, he is part of a VERY competitive, highly thought of high school band. They do very “drum corps” style marching shows. Here is a video of their Fall 2008 show (no one really liked the fall 2009 show!).

[YouTube - Ka](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0irsTe02Go&feature=related)

Musically, he is 3rd chair the top performing band, is one of 3 trumpet players in the schools symphonic orchestra, and is in the Jazz Band. He was also selected for the All-Region band and somehow gets pulled into every other special performance that needs a trumpet player (like various choir performances). He’s an excellent sight reader and just really loves playing.

So…keeping all those fingers and toes crossed! It would be an awesome opportunity and experience if he can make it.