Caden Harris

Name: Caden Harris

Grade: 10th 

Instrument: tuba

Future College: Undecided 

Future Job: Paramedic

Years in Band: 5

Inspiration: I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and try something new and I love music.

Favorite Musician: Scottie LePage Tim Henson 

Wingspan: What made you choose the tuba?

Harris: “My sister played the tuba and it was the instrument I could make the best sound on.”

Wingspan: What made you want to choose to do band?

Harris: “I knew people that said it was one of the best experiences in their lives.”

Wingspan:How does band impact your daily life?

Harris: “I have a great group of supportive and positive people to hang out with.”

Wingspan: Are you considering continuing band beyond? Why?

Harris: “Unsure.”

Wingspan:What are your personal goals for this year?

Harris: “To make the band leadership team and gain leadership experience.”

Wingspan: What is your favorite thing about marching band?

Harris: “Spending the days with my entire section and getting to perform in are shows.”

Wingspan: How do you balance band, school, and any other extracurriculars?

Harris: “I plan ahead and make sure to focus on my school work but always leave time to practice afterwards.”

Wingspan: What’s your favorite memory of the band?

Harris: “My favorite memory was going to marching UIL and seeing old friends from my old middle school and other bands perform.”

Wingspan: What is your advice to anybody thinking about joining the band?

Harris: “My advice would be to open up to others and learn from your upperclassman. It will help in the long run and might even change your life.”

Wingspan: If you had to pick a different instrument to play what would it be?

Harris: “If I had to choose it would probably be trumpet because they have a lot of cool parts in our music.”