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Demille Davis

Music, BM, Instrumental Education Concentration

Tuba and euphonium player Demille Davis is setting a high bar to reach his dream job as a high school marching band director: expanding his repertoire to include all concert instruments.

Southeastern Louisiana University

November 1, 2022

Demille Davis

Demille Davis—a tuba player in the Spirit of the Southland marching band and a euphonist—is expanding his repertoire to include all concert instruments. He’s setting a high bar to reach his goal of becoming a high school marching band director.

Known around campus for his school spirit and enthusiasm to motivate others, he goes over the top to build people up.

Action Plan

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Win the statewide Lewis Scholarship alongside 17 other Black scholars.

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Join Phi Mu Alpha—a brotherhood of music students.

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Take piano lessons to build his repertoire of instruments.

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Become Southeastern’s mascot for a day—his ultimate Southeastern experience.

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Mentor freshmen as an orientation leader.

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Referee intramural volleyball games in the Rec Center.

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