Undergraduate / Common App Essay. Short answer on Extracurricular activities. "Step up as a musician" [2]

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Compelling sounds of bass always make my heart beat. When I first entered the school Jazz Band, I was ignorant of the genre, Jazz. Understandably, I was only a reserve player to whom only one out of three tunes was assigned; however, my self-assurance and love for music never deserted me. I always practiced and waited for an opportunity. Eventually, the chance came to me during the season. Our band's starting bassist could not attend the show, and the band needed a bassist urgently. I also was nervous watching the band director in dither and imagining the band without the bass, foundation of the band sound. Just at the moment, I stepped up. I decided to perform all three tunes on stage. Fortunately, show was successful, and I became the only bassist of the band ever since. Bass taught me the importance of step up and confidence. I stepped up and achieved recognition as a bassist. Through bass and music, I could develop myself, and find my spirit. Sound of bass still make my heart beat.

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