Oskaloosa Elementary Students Participate In Honor Band
Students left to right: Elliott Adam, tuba; Payton Snyder, percussion; Taylor Drost, trumpet; Faith VanMersbergen, alto saxophone; Andrew Otto, trombone; Lawson Morris, tenor saxophone; Luis Garcia, bass clarinet; Anderson Keough, oboe. (photo provided)
The honor band, which included full group rehearsals, sectionals, and a team building activity, was led by Kevin Makinster, director at Linn-Mar school district. Students performed four songs, which included Guardians of Liberty, Aztec Celebration, Autumn Fanfare, and Bunker Hill Overture.
After the day, a few students shared some highlights from their first honor band experience.
Sixth grade tenor saxophone player Lawson Morris said, “I learned about dynamics and I met some new friends.”
Osky oboe player Anderson Keough said, “We learned how to play with expression, such as forte pianos.”
Tuba player Elliott Adam said, “I learned that I could play for long periods of time and I increased my breath support.”
