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Alumni

Jack Cabell - Band Class of 2022

9/21/2022

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Who was Jack at MLWGS? Jack performed with the Advanced Band as principal Oboe. He also performed with the All-District Symphonic Band and All-State Symphonic Band. He took music classes every year at MLWGS, plus AP Music Theory. As a senior, he was awarded the Philip J. Sousa Award.
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Where is Jack Now? Studying Oboe at Boston University

"Maggie Walker helped me get to this point. I appreciate all the time and effort the teachers at Maggie Walker put into helping me. My experience at MLWGS prepared me for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities at BU."

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Varun Mandgi - Band Class of 2021

2/23/2022

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Where is Varun now? Dual Degree with Sciences Po in Reims, France and Columbia University.

“I came to Maggie Walker knowing that my end goal wasn’t music, but taking band for four years made me realize that music could still be a huge part of my identity. I fell in love with the community which extended far beyond the walls of Maggie Walker. Not only was it fun hanging out with other band nerds before concerts and after rehearsals, but Mr. Merillat helped connect us with local music professors and opportunities all the time. I met all kinds of incredible people with whom I now have unforgettable memories. Even now, as I study politics in France, that community helps me. A common language of music has allowed me to connect with musicians from across the world: one of my best friends is a Tahitian saxophone player who loves jazz, and our friendship grew thanks to discussions of the musicians I learned about in band class. No matter where your future takes you or what you plan to do there, you will not regret having developed a passion for music.”

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Layne Hopkins - MLWGS Band Alumni

1/25/2022

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Where is Layne now? The VCU School of Music

"Maggie Walker music helped prepare me to major in music by providing opportunities to explore many genres of music in all different types of ensembles, such as jazz band, concert band, pit orchestra, and small jazz combos. Mr. Merillat also provided very helpful resources for audition preparation. In addition, the opportunity to take AP Music Theory provided a very solid foundation of music theory knowledge that has helped me in my college music theory class."
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