Dalton Dodson
Bass, Guitar, Saxophone, Tuba
Dalton has been a dedicated member of the band and orchestra programs. He served the band as a drum major for two years. He played bass in the Jazz Ensemble and in the orchestra pit for musicals. Dalton could also be seen acting on stage in theatre productions.
Favorite Band Memory
Joe Furfaro "blacking out" and soloing for a ridiculous 15 minutes on Red Clay at Band Slam
Joe Furfaro "blacking out" and soloing for a ridiculous 15 minutes on Red Clay at Band Slam
Plans After High School
Study Film and Video Game scoring at Berklee College of Music
Study Film and Video Game scoring at Berklee College of Music
Advice for Underclassmen
Practice and then practice some more. When it comes to anything (drama over leadership positions or chair placement; auditions for a higher band or collegiate level ensembles; gratification in your own playing and performance) practicing will be your only saving grace. And sometimes, there is more to music than practicing an instrument. Actively participating in virtues like discipline, selflessness, work ethic, leadership, and empathy will take you much farther than being able to play scales fast (although, this surely helps too.)
Practice and then practice some more. When it comes to anything (drama over leadership positions or chair placement; auditions for a higher band or collegiate level ensembles; gratification in your own playing and performance) practicing will be your only saving grace. And sometimes, there is more to music than practicing an instrument. Actively participating in virtues like discipline, selflessness, work ethic, leadership, and empathy will take you much farther than being able to play scales fast (although, this surely helps too.)
