Michael Wing- 2005 Graduate

When I began with the Mountain Fifes and Drums, I was in 9th grade and had a background of playing in the school orchestra and band since 4th grade. I'd had frustrations with the school band program and I wanted to play music so I joined the corps with my sisters.

The corps was a way for me to have fun and grow musically in a unique setting. I had never heard of a fife and chose it over the drum because of my background with the oboe and bass clarinet. The program impacted me positively by teaching me how to learn in order to teach music to others. Leadership qualities were developed in me by the example of the leaders. Mr. Garland put me in a leadership position and it was helpful in developing my personality.

My goal is to become a music therapist. I am currently attending Crafton Community College toward an Associate of Arts Degree in Music to transfer to a university where I can finish my Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy. Mr. Garland and Mrs. Olsen inspired me toward this goal through their tireless patience and gift of time. I saw the qualities in them that I aspired to have.

The experiences I had in the corps will continue to have a positive impact throughout my life much like a pebble thrown into a lake.

Best Wishes,

Michael Wing
Mountain Fifes & Drums Fife Sergeant

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