The loud roar of the bassoon and the bold graceful sound of the piano fill the students’ ears and the band room as freshman Maclin Cooper plays each note with ease. Cooper juggles playing these instruments all while taking singing lessons.
He started playing in 6th grade because he wanted a challenge after playing the flute.
“I first started band by playing the flute, but I didn’t really like playing the flute because it did not present much of a challenge,” Cooper says.
He plays the two instruments as well as acting and performing on the stage. Cooper got into playing the bassoon in 6th grade.
“Some people who inspire me to continue doing theatre and playing so many instruments are my grandparents”
His switch to the bassoon was a big jump from playing a small instrument like the flute.
“The bassoon is a very difficult instrument to play, A challenge at the time when I was in beginning band,” Cooper said
His musical career started when he was in sixth grade to play the bassoon and to become a musically influential person. Cooper has played the bassoon for 4 years now after he switched. Cooper does enjoy the challenge that the bassoon offers to him. “I first started band by playing the flute, but I didn’t really like playing the flute because it did not present much of a challenge at the time when I was in the beginning band. So I asked my band teacher at the time what instrument I should switch to, and she said I should try playing Bassoon, and so that’s how I started.” His switch to the bassoon was a big jump from playing a small instrument like the flute.
“I manage doing theatre and playing other instruments just like how some people can balance playing multiple sports at a time.” Cooper said
Cooper has acted on the stage for many years of his life and he enjoys it a lot.
“Maclin has brought a fresh energy to our department and the stage. His characterisation and presence are engaging, specifically based on his vocal and physicality choices. We are happy Maclin is a part of our family and hope to see him return for future productions,” high school theatre teacher Mick Turpin said.
Cooper doesn’t have clear plans for the future in acting right now although he enjoys it. But, teachers and students hope to see him perform on the stage for future productions like on December 8.
“I manage doing theatre and playing other instruments just like how some people can balance playing multiple sports at a time.” Cooper said.
Cooper will perform at some future band concerts and theatre performances such as the band concert on December 8 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at 200 Blue Jay Drive in Liberty Missouri at Liberty High School in the PAC.
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