Senior Claire Swinko placed in fifth at the All District Band competition.
What is the All District Band competition?
Its when kids from all the schools in our district audition on there instruments and the kids who place within a certain number make either the wind ensemble or symphonic band.
What is the process of auditioning?
You audition in front of judges but it’s a blind audition so they can’t see you. And they ask you to play two scales, a prepared piece, sight-reading, and your chromatic scale.
What inspired you to start playing the flute?
I was inspired to play the flute because my mom, aunt, and cousins played and I thought that was pretty cool. I’ve also really loved music, and found playing the flute really fun.
What is the next step after the All District Band?
The next step is I get to play in the symphonic band with my peers from district twelve and then I also am eligible to audition for the All State band in February.