Joseph Loch and Seth Moore leave band on high note
Seth Moore says that there is no greater feeling for him than when he is playing. Moore explains, “When on the field, I feel like the sun is setting and the moon is setting also, and you’re there in a gazebo. And then God descends from heaven and gives you a million dollars.” This happens to be lyrics from Toby Turner’s “Dramatic Song.”
Although the end of their final marching band season in high school approaches, Joseph Loch and Seth Moore created memories that will last. Both seniors lead percussion sections, with Loch leading the Battery, and Moore priming the “Pit.” Battery consists of crash cymbals, bass drums, tenor drums, and snare drums whereas the Pit consists of auxiliary instruments, synthesizers, vibraphones, and marimbas.
Both Loch and Moore joined the marching band during their freshman year.
Joseph Loch stays focused as he plays stand tunes on his center snare despite a roaring crowd surrounding him. It was an emotional night for Loch as it was his final senior night but he enjoyed every moment of it.
“My brother inspired me to be in the band when I was an eighth grader,” said Loch. “His success motivated me to join. I joined battery because it’s very loud, uniform, and intimidating. That was very intriguing as an eighth grader.”
Moore’s situation for joining differed: “I decided to be in Pit because a family friend, Kyle Rinaudo, was also in pit, but after joining, I fell in love with it and couldn’t imagine doing anything else.”
Both anticipated they would become leaders of their section in their senior years.
Moore explains, “Being a section leader is great in that you get to play a more active role in shaping the outcome of the band. You also get to make decisions on the half of my section.”
The memories achieved from their success cannot be replaced. Moore’s favorite memory pertained to senior night: “I remember on senior night of my freshman year eating one petal from each of seniors in drumline, because that’s the tradition.”
Loch possesses a different fond memory: “My favorite memory is being the first school to play in the KSU stadium.” Both Moore and Loch will always remember the feeling of playing in front of hundreds of citizens. When asked about the feeling, Loch said, “I feel very focused and relaxed. I have to make constant adjustments and quick decisions, but it’s exciting at the same time.”
Both percussionists’ peers helped shape them, and both will miss their fellow band members dearly. Although peers came and went, they have helped both significantly in situations whether related to band or completely irrelevant.
“The band is my family; I didn’t get to pick them, but they’ll always be there when I need them and I know with the band is somewhere I’ll always belong,” Moore said.
Philip Wynne serves as a reporter for the Chant and is a senior. He was adopted from Guatemala as a baby and before living in Georgia, he lived in New...
