Conducting his way though life

An inside look of EHS’ very own drum major, Andrew Yenzer

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Madi Stout, Staffer

And-rew Yen-zer (noun)
1.) Ambitious and determined to do the right thing, hilarious, a good friend, dedicated, and more talented than Raini Rodriguez (an inside joke within the band room), and known as the “applesauce to your pork chop” and is motivated yet practical. Meet your 2017-18 drum major and his gang of band kids.

How long have you been a band kid? What other instruments do you play?
Yenzer been playing since sixth grade, so about seven years now, and he played trombone at first but now he plays tuba and bassoon.

What other activities are you involved in?
“I’m mainly involved in band, but I work tech with the theater kids during their performances as well,” Yenzer said.

What will you miss the most about East High School?
Yenzer will miss not being able to spend time with his best friends every day… they’re his family and he loves being around them.

What are your plans after high school?
Yenzer plans to go to Iowa State University to study music education. He also plans on auditioning for the varsity marching band and wind ensemble.

What does it mean to be a “drum major”?
“A drum major can lead and conduct a bad but doesn’t have the full power of the actual teacher, such as Mr. Thering. “I’m basically a discount band director,” Yenzer said.
With being a drum major coomes great responsiblity and Yenzer was more than willing to step up to the plate.
“He contributed songs, led parades and directed the freshmen and taught them how to keep up with the rest of us,” senior Gabe Ewert said. Ewert and Yenzer have been friends since the first grade and have many memories together.

What will your legacy be when you graduate?
Yenzer leaves his legacy for his little sister in hopes that she can live up to it as she joins band as she enters high school.
“All I can say to Andrew is don’t compromise your philosophies and what I will miss the most about him is his musicianship and what he brings to the table, he has amazing leadership,” Thering said.

What would you say to future band members?
It’s very important to be committed to your practice; band is just like a team, everyone needs to pull their weight.