GRAMPIAN Ever since she was a little girl, Curwensville High School senior and Grampian native Chloe Tubbs has been involved with music.

Most recently, she was awarded first chair in the state for the contra alto clarinet. Tubbs said she won first chair at the local level, which let her move on to Erie from April 20-23.

This is actually my second year for state band, Tubbs said. And last year, I got second chair ... Its a good experience to be (playing) with a bunch of talented people.

Tubbs has been playing the contra alto clarinet for Curwensville for the past three years now. She started out on clarinet but then moved to the contra alto clarinet. Overall for Curwensville, shes been in band since the fourth grade, stating all those years of practice have paid off.

Practicing is the most important part, Tubbs said. If you take the time to do that, you can achieve whatever you want. Dont get down on yourself if youre frustrated with something.

So what does Tubbs enjoy about music the most?

Its relaxing, Tubbs said. It takes time out of my day to do something that I enjoy.

Tubbs enjoys it so much, in fact, that she will be attending IUP in the fall and majoring in music education. One of her influences in deciding on a career path of teaching music is current Curwensville music teacher Cindy Penvose.

Shes so smart and shes so good at what she does, Tubbs said of her teacher. I just want to do the things that she did for me and help other people.

Tubbs couldnt say enough about the Curwensville music program in helping her reach her goals.

Even though we have such a small school, we have such a good music program, Tubbs said. Mrs. Penvose, especially, she cares so much about what she does. And our choral director, Miss (Judy) Bungo, shes really good at what she does and is very passionate. And Mr. (Robert) Pennington, who is our elementary band teacher now, is also our band director. Hes really good at getting kids involved into music at a young age. I think its really important to start at a young age.

Tubbs also said her family is full of musicians.

My family is very music-oriented, Tubbs said. Everyone in my family plays instruments, so its something that I grew up with.

Her family has been playing songs in church together since she was a child, and each of her grandparents were also very musically oriented.

Outside of music, Tubbs is extremely busy. She played soccer for all four years of her high school career and is in her second season on the softball team. She also is part of the schools Drama Club, recently having a lead role in Godspell.

The last couple months have kind of been crazy, Tubbs said of her schedule.

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