Practice, Precision, and Poise

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Playing and practicing gorgeous melodies for hours, the musical talent at school soars with clarinet player Abbey Herbage (‘23)

making the All-National band

Uma Limaye staff reporter

Gathering student musicians of diverse backgrounds from around the country, All-Nationals is an annual music convention hosted by the National Association for Music Education. With auditions open to students across the country, Abbey Herbage (‘23), a clarinet player, secured a spot in this highly competitive and selective band. Herbage discusses the audition process,

“I had to learn a required audition piece. The audition was online, so I had to submit a video of myself playing the audition repertoire. I also submitted a video of myself playing extra excerpts and solo material.”

All-Nationals has many ensembles to audition for, including a Jazz Band, Guitar Ensemble, and Mixed Choir. Herbage was accepted into the AllNational Concert Band, and during the first week of November, she traveled to National Harbor, Maryland to play in the band. Herbage had the opportunity to meet with musicians from Georgia all the way to Hawaii.

A clarinetist of 7 years, Herbage is also Band Captain of the Marching Mustangs and a member of the Wind Ensemble, and hopes to pursue music past high school. As a musician, she reflects on the experience and the opportunities it brought her with positivity.

“I did not expect to be chosen for All- National when I auditioned. However, I remained hopeful and put my best foot forward,” Herbage said.

Receiving the opportunity to perform with musicians from around the country and from diverse backgrounds, Herbage has been on quite the musical journey, however it was not without its challenges, she reflects on her growth as a person and as a musician, “Often it is easy to doubt yourself. Whether it’s in sports, school, or other hobbies, self doubt is a struggle…However, I try not to let it get to me. Even if I’m having a rough time, I will persevere to the best of my ability.”