CAPTION PROJECTBy Lauren BradleyPhotojournalism 2A Mitchell

MUSIC ON FULL TILT

Director Andrew Balettie conducts the piece “Full Tilt” for the second time in his career at FHS. He was inspired to teach by his high school jazz instructor who was relatable and told him goofy stories. “I choose to do Full Tilt this year with my band because it would help them train them for UIL,” said Mr. Ballettie

THE FRENCH HORN MUSKETEERS

Pictured in order, Kirsten Evans, Taylor Davis, and Savannah Damin, all perform before their Winter Concert. Senior Savannah has played in the band for 4 years now. She said that “band is a class where I am able to freely express my emotions through music”

Pictured above is Senior Grant George, performing his trombone. He has been in the band for 4 years. He loves band but “appreciated the music credit”.

TROMBONES ALL AROUND

Pictured above is Jackie Pitra, playing her clarinet. She is a freshman in the Wind Ensamble. “It’s a fun hobby” she said.

CLARINETS HEARD ON HIGH

Pictured above is Senior Peyton Schon, who has been in band for 4 years. “Playing flute makes me feel like the princess of band” said Peyton.

NOTES AT NEW HIGHTS

THE FISHES ARE TAKING FLIGHT

Freshman Peter Arena, pictured in the bottom right, prepares for the Winter concert. In his first year in high school band, he stands as first chair the Wind Ensemble. He simply says “I like music” and that’s his drive to lead his section members.

MOVING UP IN THE BAND WORLD

Junior Hector De La Torra, plays clarinets in the Symphonic band. He loves the accomplishments and how he is able to push himself through the organization, and can see his efforts have payed off, since he “moved up” to the Wind Ensemble this semester.

ENOUGH SLIDES TO GO AROUND

Pictured are the four trombones of the Symphonic band, Harrison Crosby, Tyler Ma, Brendan Freeman, and David Ra. Brendan says that while “band has a lot of weird people in it, I have been surrounded by my best friends”.

DOUBLE REED CENTRAL

Pictured above is Alex Rainer and Taylor Newman. Both are members of the Wind Ensemble playing bassoon. Taylor said “I enjoy band. I even moved back from California to be involved in this organization again!”

HITTING THE HIGH NOTES

Pictured above is senior Henry Crosby, who has played trumpet in the Wind Ensemble all 4 years of high school. He said he chose the trumpet because “it fit best for me” as well as he enjoys “playing loudly in other peoples ears”.

TUBA TOWN

Junior Gavin Baker has been in the Wind Ensemble for the past three years. He said “band is awesome. I love the environment and helping all the underclassmen.”

A WHOLE NEW WORLD

Pictured is the Wind Ensemble right before their winter concert. Senior saxophone player Connor Chewning says that he loves how “everyone has their part and they all work together to create sounds that have the ability to move people.”

OFF TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Pictured above is Ms. Littlejohn’s AP Environmental class headed to the creek to test the waters. This class teaches them not only to be aware of their environment, but how to improve it as well. Senior Jacob Shepard says “I originally took the class for an easy AP credit, but I have really enjoyed it this year.

TESTING THE WATERS

Student Ethan Zimbleman tests the creek water for different levels. Ethan says that “I took the class because it was easy, but I have really come to care about the environment.”

RECORDING DATA

Maclean Sherran, a senior at FHS, tests the creek water. Maclean says “I like that you learn a lot about the environment and how to protect it.”