Ever since choosing her first instrument in sixth grade at Sagle Elementary, junior Reannan Jackman has played the flute.

Even though she can be pre-occupied by school, Jackman tries to practice at least three hours every week. In addition to playing the flute, she plays the piccolo, bagpipes, and has attempted to play the trumpet and the clarinet.

Although she does not take any lessons outside of school, Jackman participates in a flute choir during summer. The flute choir entails one month of learning some compositions and performances in old folk’s homes.

“We got really complicated music and only had a couple weeks to get it down so it was really stressful, but it was fun in the end,”

As well, Jackman enjoys being enrolled in Symphonic Band because of its balance between “work and play.”

“Every other year, we go on trips, which are fun,” Jackman said. “ Last year, we went to Seattle and it was just really memorable because we got to compete and explore Seattle with my friends.”

Last year, she lettered in band by obtaining more points than needed for that accomplishment.

“You get certain points for doing certain things. You get 5 points for being in band,” Jackman said. “You have to have 85 points and there’s a lot of things you can do.”

In the past she has participated in Concert Band, but hopes to enroll in Music Theory and Steel Pan Band next year. She also would like to get first chair, which is a position that involves leading the flute section.

Although Jackman is uncertain if she wants to take music on as a career, she does know that she will be playing in college