Personal Narrative: Joining A Band

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I originally wanted to joined band when I visited Richards Middle School in fifth grade; I remember that I saw all the kids in band having fun while they were playing for us while we were in the stands. I immediately wanted to join, and I brought my best friend, Morgan, along with me. I originally played trumpet (because we were not allowed to be in percussion yet), but I always had my eye on the mallet instruments. So as soon as I had the opportunity, I auditioned for it and scored the highest. I stayed in the program so long because I grew to love mallet instruments, and I have made many friends on the way.
Out of this particular band program, I have gotten so much out of it I would not know how I would survive without it. Honestly, I was

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