Concert Program - Cary Academy

Marisa Gao
UC Berkeley or Vanderbilt
Biology, toxicology, pre-med
My favorite memories of band definitely involve the members I've
grown so close to! Ruchi, Liz and I have been through so much
together and I couldn't have had nearly as much fun in band without
them. We make faces across the first row at each other and bond over
band-ly things; it's completely unique to us! I will miss the band trips
and the competitions, the jokes and the music, but most importantly,
the people. My years at Cary Academy were more colorful because of
the band room and it's been a great experience. I can't wait to come
back and visit next year.
Zach Graves
Furman University
Business
Choosing the trumpet - it was early in 6th grade, and I had just joined
band, but I remember trying to pick an instrument. While now it seems
like such an easy choice, then it seemed like a life or death decision.
Other memories include the Busch Gardens trip, where after playing we
were set free inside the park. I think I am missing hearing in my right ear
still because of Nicole's incredibly loud screams on the roller coaster. I
have fond memories of a much less chill pre-concert Mr. Grush, which
was so bad I distinctly remember some seniors prescribing him chill pills
while I was in middle school. The last couple of years have been a blast.
It has been tons of fun learning some tough music, and I have enjoyed
the laughs that this year's class in particular has provided.
Rachna Kuchibhatla
New York University
International Relations
Jazz on the Quad my freshman year was the first time I played a solo
and in my nervous excitement, I squeaked four times in a short, eight
bar solo. It was INCREDIBLY embarrassing and I got teased for it
quite a bit but listening to my improvement over these past four years
is something I feel confident about. And being the only girl in the
band for three years was quite a bit of fun. :D
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