By attending all rehearsals and participating in all choral performances, I have become extremely dedicated to the entire choral program at my school. I never knew I would become president of the entire choral program, and I never knew what authority I would receive as a result. I couldn't imagine my peers consulting me about extracurricular activities. Going from being just a regular member to being a leader was mind-boggling for me. During the summer before my 10th grade year, I received enough voice lessons from my choir teacher to become leader of the bass section of the choir. Additionally, the year ended with me being one of the first two people to make it through the second round of the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Allstate Audition process and a finalist in the program. Even though I accomplished an incredible feat, I still needed a lot of help. Before the last concert of my 10th grade year, Tony Rhone, the other Allstate finalist and head of the tenor section, was immersed in his academic and social pleasures. He left the tenor section without a conductor....