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LIA LAWRENCE (left), BELLA VOLPINI, CHRISTINA TREMONTI and AUBREY BODENDORFER (right).
Name: Lia Lawrence; Bella Volpini; Christina Tremonti; Aubrey Bodendorfer
Instrument: Mellophone; Mellophone; Mellophone; Mellophone
Q. Why is music important to you?
A. Lawrence: It’s a way to express myself and it brings friends together. You meet so many people through music.
Volpini: Music makes me feel better when I’m down.
Tremonti: Because it brings people together and forms friendships.
Bodendorfer: It helps me forget about the stress of school. I can always count on band to make my day better. It’s just something that I love to do.
Q. What is your favorite marching band piece of your career?
A. Lawrence: “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Volpini: The 80’s Medley.
Tremonti: “Space Odyssey.”
Bodendorfer: “White Rabbit.”
Q. What are your plans after graduation?
A. Lawrence: OSU microbiology or medical
Volpini: I plan on attending the University of Akron for Nursing.
Tremonti: University of Michigan or Ohio State with an undeclared major.
Bodendorfer: YSU. Not completely sure, but I want music to stay with me throughout my life.
Q. Do you have any advice for underclassmen?
A. Lawrence: Help each other out and enjoy the time you have together while it lasts.
Volpini: Just stay in marching band. It’s totally worth it!
Tremonti: Stick with band. You’ll end up missing it no matter how much you think you won’t.
Bodendorfer: Be yourself.