“Music has always been a part of my life. I have been playing an instrument since second grade, but it wasn’t until middle school I picked up the saxophone. It introduced me to jazz. Jazz is my favorite genre to play. Every part of it is interactive; your notes, rhythms, even the style is dependent on the other musicians. In the middle of a song, one might change, and as a player you adapt. It allows for a truly creative and unique space. However, these interactions require a band both skilled and experienced with playing with each other. To develop that space, last year I got a few friends together and we began playing together for fun, over time, this evolved into a brass band. With a group of musicians, I took this as an opportunity to begin composing. While brass band music is not very complex, the experience of composing has helped me advance as a musician.” -Senior James Baker
James Baker
Humans of Rockbridge
March 12, 2024
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Jackson Speers, Reporter
Jackson Speers is a senior at Rockbridge County and a first year reporter for the Prowler. Speers is stoked to be on the journalism team and is ready to, “drop some heat.” He’s a part of Rockbridge’s lacrosse team, as well as a part of FCCLA, Ystreet, NHS, and is the Class of 2024 President. In his free time, Speers enjoys collecting rocks and searching for purpose in the stars. After he graduates he will strive to achieve his dream of becoming a renowned Opera singer.