This is the fourth 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: J.T. Holdbrooks
Hometown: Alabaster, AL
School Name: Thompson High School
Instrument: Bassoon
Which Ensemble Are You In?
Honor Band of America
What made you decide to apply to be a part of the ensemble?
To be apart of an ensemble other than just my band at home!
What are three things you’ve learned from being involved in band or orchestra?
I’ve learned to manage my time, how to work with others, and how powerful music can be to others.
Most memorable moment in band or orchestra?
Playing at the Music for All National Festival with my Wind Ensemble two years ago!
What’s your favorite song or piece of music?
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Cookie dough
What’s your favorite non-music related hobby or past time?
Going to the lake and kayaking.
What’s your current plan for what you want to do after graduating high school?
Go to the University of Alabama and study Music Performance!
Have you participated in MFA/BOA events before? Which ones?
Yes. I played with my Wind Ensemble at the Music for All National Festival in 2015.
Tell us something interesting/unique about you:
I play the Alto Saxophone in Marching Band.
