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the music I loved, and challenged me to grow as a took lessons from age five all the way through high
musician and a person. school and then majored in music. She was a vocal
performance major and later earned her teaching
Ms. Angie’s encouragement was not limited to the certification. She had a few piano students in high
piano. She also has a heart of gold, surprising my school and a few in college, then started teaching full-
mom and siblings with a keyboard so we could time when she was 24.
practice at home. That gift is still well-loved, and her
thoughtfulness is a beautiful memory for us. After she Ms. Angie Ramos played a pivotal role in my musical
began working as a school music teacher, I continued journey. She was more than just a piano teacher;
to nurture my passion for music by exploring different she was a mentor who fostered my love for music,
instruments. I joined the school band and started encouraged me to be creative, and pushed me to
playing the oboe at Evans Middle School, which pursue new opportunities. Her influence has shaped
was my first experience playing a wind instrument. me not only as a musician but also as an individual.
It was a whole new world for me, but Ms. Angie’s Through her teachings, I discovered my potential
lessons instilled in me the confidence to try new and learned the value of hard work, creativity, and
things. Eventually, I began playing the saxophone, perseverance. I will always be grateful for the lessons
cymbals, and marimba when I attended high school. she imparted and the impact she had on my life. Music
The marimba, in particular, was a special connection will always be a part of who I am, and Ms. Angie will
for me because its keys reminded me so much of always be an integral part of my story.
the piano. Every time I played it, I thought of Ms.
Angie and the lessons she had taught me about the
importance of sound and rhythm. Even as I played
other instruments, I always returned to the lessons I
learned on the piano with her, finding that the skills
and techniques she taught me were transferable to
other instruments as well. It was a full circle.
Over the years, I’ve made the All-Region Band for
six consecutive years and, this year, I proudly made
All Area Band. Joining the Lubbock High School
band has been a huge milestone in my music journey,
and I’ve had the honor of participating in the state
marching contest for the past two years. I am also
the section leader for the front ensemble. These
achievements and leadership roles are a testament to
the skills and passion Ms. Angie nurtured in me.
Looking ahead, my plans include attending Texas Tech
University, where I will major in Psychology with a
focus in Criminal Justice. While my primary academic
interests may lie in a different field, my love for music Serving the Lubbock area and
continues to influence my life. I plan to try out for the surrounding communities since 1950.
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Ms. Angie has been playing piano her whole life,
and her mom has played and taught piano. She

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