Senior – Alli Dumond
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – 8 years
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Clarinet
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? - I plan on studying medical biology, with the hope of either becoming a Doctor or a Physician’s Assistant.
What is your favorite piece(s) that you’ve performed in high school? - Chant Rituals. It reminded me of The X Files.
What is your favorite musical moment in high school? - The Washington DC trip. Many memories were made and some inside jokes. Being able to perform on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and having all the tourists, and some parents, stop and listen was cool!
How has being involved in the high school music department impacted you? - There are many different things going on in the music department between band, chorus, Pizazz and the musical. There is always something going on to keep you involved with music. Backstage during Pizazz and the musical is always entertaining.
What words of wisdom would you share with the underclassmen music students? - Bring at least one blanket to football games. The bleachers can get cold.
Congratulations, Alli! Thank you for your dedication to the band and for sharing your musical talents with us for all of these years!!