This is the thirty-third installment of a new chapter in our Student Features series on the blog that we will be posting leading up to the 2017 Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha. Music for All will be featuring three honor ensembles (Honor Band of America, Honor Orchestra of America, and the Jazz Band of America) at the Music for All National Festival, March 9th through March 11th. We look forward to getting to know all of these wonderful students who have been accepted into these prestigious ensembles!
Name: Glen Johnson
Hometown: Mableton, GA
School Name: Kennesaw Mountain High School
Instrument: Tuba
Which Ensemble Are You In?
Honor Band of America
What made you decide to apply to be a part of the ensemble?
To challenge myself with something musically prestigious and out of state.
What are three things you’ve learned from being involved in band or orchestra?
1. To tell stories with your music
2. To be expressive
3. To play as a section rather than as an individual in a band
Most memorable moment in band or orchestra?
Watching my section grow as a team and family.
Besides band/orchestra, what are you involved in at school?
Marching Band, Pond Club, and Christmas shopping with a Mustang.
What book have you read that you would recommend?
Of Mice and Men
What’s your favorite song or piece of music?
Flight by Eric Ewazen
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Chocolate
What’s your favorite non-music related hobby or past time?
Football, video games, editing, and music production.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give a friend who needs some inspiration or motivation?
Do what you love and what makes you happy.
What’s your current plan for what you want to do after graduating high school?
To study Music Performance at a college or university.
Have you participated in MFA/BOA events before? Which ones?
BOA Regionals, Super Regionals, and Grand Nationals with the Kennesaw Mountain H.S. Marching Band.
Tell us something interesting/unique about you:
I’m a big snacker and can do handstands for a long time.
