Personal Writing: The Path To The Unknown

Part I of Essay
"Anyone interested in performing in the District VIII Honors Jazz Band this year?" asked Mr. Yeazell, my band director "Because I have all the information needed to sign-up for auditions." For some reason, deep down inside I did not feel I had a chance at all of making th ....

Part II of Essay
.... I will tell Willie that there is no need for a tryout. Besides, I think he is becoming desperate if you ask me. You will also need to go to U.D. on Saturday for practice. Do you need a ride?" "O.K." and “Yes,” was all I was able to say. What had I done? I was not qualified to play in the honors band I stink. I had trouble playing the music in the high school jazz band, let alone the music that was geared towards the musically gifted! The next few hours and throughout that night, I could not think of anything but the mistakes I was ....