Shivansh Tiwari

Name: Shivansh Tiwari

Grade: 10th

Instrument: Trumpet

Future College: undecided

Future Job: undecided

Years in Band: 7

Inspiration: my parents

Favorite Musician: Calvin Broadus

Wingspan: What made you choose the trumpet?

Tiwari: My older brother initially played the trumpet, so I wanted to try it out as well.

Wingspan:How does band impact your daily life?

Tiwari: Band has allowed me to make many new connections and have experiences I would never have imagined.

Wingspan:Are you considering continuing band beyond? Why?

Tiwari: I’m definitely planning to continue band until senior year, but I’m not sure after that yet. I do know that I will forever cherish all the memories I’ve made though!

Wingspan:What are your personal goals for this year?

Tiwari: My personal goals for this year are to get a 1 at the solo competition and enhance my trumpet skills overall.

Wingspan:What is your favorite thing about band?

Tiwari: Getting a chance to be a part of a team that works really hard together is probably one of my favorite parts of band.

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

Tiwari: As a club president and boy scout, I often find myself with less time to get work done. However, band has forced me to learn healthy time management to make sure I can get everything done on time.

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

Tiwari: Coming back on the bus as a finalist from one of our first competitions was a memory I’ll never forget.

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

Tiwari: Many people worry about band taking too much time out of their schedule, but I would say trying it out for at least a year is a good idea. You get many new experiences and learn to manage your time efficiently.

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

Tiwari: I’ve always wanted to learn percussion because of its versatility and bold sound.