Personal Narrative: How A Band Changed My Life

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My entire perspective on life changed when I joined band. Being in band influenced me to change my mindset and ultimately changed my life for the best. Prior to joining band, I only expected to learn an instrument and to make new friends, but what I actually received was bigger than anything I could have possibly imagined. Through band I was able to gain an immense amount of knowledge and lessons that will stick with me for as long as I live. Because participating in band made me reevaluate my attitude, I became a better person. Before I joined band, I did not give much attention to my academics and my life had no direction. I constantly hung around the wrong crowd who only brought negativity to me. Being around band students influenced me