Sponsored by Spring Creek Mechanical — Performing Arts Student of the Month — Fine Arts
Ethan Preece Ethan Preece is our Spring Creek Mechanical Performing Arts Student of the Month! Ethan is a junior at Maple Mountain High School and is a core member of the MMHS band program. Ethan has been playing the clarinet since the 6th grade when his family lived in Texas, where band is BIG (like everything else there). When he heard a group of musicians play at an assembly he knew he wanted to create music some day. The saxophone was his first choice, but he was put on clarinet to start. Now he plays both. And percussion. And he’s on his way to eventually learning all the instruments, as Ethan aspires to be a band director some day. He plays in both the jazz band, the Wind Symphony, the marching band, and the percussion ensemble. If he has a free period, he’ll fill it up with music if possible. Much of his inspiration has come from his stellar band teacher, Mr. Hurst. (While it is entirely coincidental that Mr. Hurst is also featured in this month’s issue, it’s just as fitting!) He loves helping Mr. Hurst with any extra duties that he needs, and considers it a great opportunity to learn the ropes so that he can do it all himself one day.
This past season in marching band, Ethan served as one of the drum majors, which he has wanted to be ever since seeing marching bands back in Texas. Ethan’s leadership comes naturally — he knows how to make friends and inspire others to do their best. His example shows the way, as he always pushes himself to be better and do better. Having the will to do the extra work required for improvement separates the good from the best, and that’s where Ethan lives. And no one ever needs to tell him, either. Ethan is as responsible as they come, and not just in band, either (though certainly he shows that as well). His mother testifies that she never once had to tell him to practice when he first picked up the clarinet as a 6th grader. He would come home from school, go straight to his room, and practice for the 30 minutes or so that was required. He’s the same way with his homework in general, and with any responsibility given to him. Even his coworkers say he acts more responsibly than many adults. Give him a task, and you can trust that Ethan will get it done. Some of this might come from being the oldest of 6 children, but the rest has always just been a unique part of who he is. Outside of band, his favorite subject is math, and he cheerfully helps his younger siblings with it whenever needed. Nominate a HS student! Email performingarts@mycommunityutah.com
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