I decided on this piece because the composer, Frank Ticheli, was the same person who composed the first song that I not only had a solo in, but it was also my first real challenging piece of music. That piece showed me that I needed to gain some confidence to truly become a musician. 

Growing up, my sister was a huge inspiration for me, even though she didn't appreciate my clinginess. She was what made me want to pick up the flute and join band. In all honesty, she deserves the most credit in my asperations to continue music in my future.