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Kris Foster

About Kris:

My name is Rachel Kristin Foster, I'm 18 and I'm a senior at Sardis High School. I was born in Gadsden but have lived in the Sardis City limits since. I have been playing the Piano for about... since 3rd grade lol, but I'm still not good at it hehe. However, in 7th grade I began (with all the other 7th grade band geeks) beginner band. About that time, I became 1st chair flute until 8th grade, where some 7th grader had a God given talent...which I'm soo jealous about, beat me. Of course in 8th grade Mike Gagliardo came to Sardis High School to recruit some kids for the EYO. I wanted to be in in, but my parents didn't have the money at the time, so I saved up my allowance to show them how much I wanted to join. Since my sister was in the Prelude strings at the time, my parents knew it wasn't that bad. The next year when Mike came, I signed up, did my audition and received 4th chair Flute..YEAH!!

After that I have been inthe EYO ever since. Through music I have acquired many medal for different Honor Bands, including Gadsden State Honor Band, Solo and Ensemble, Auburn University Marching Honor Band, and State Concert Band. I have been 1st Lieutenant at my band for 6 years now and 1st chair for 1 year. I have been in my local band for 6 years and in the EYO (both Wind Ensemble and Orchestra) for 4 years. I have also traveled to New Orleans, St. Louis, and Europe while on tour with the two ensembles.

1. How did your musical career begin?
In 3rd grade when I started piano lessons, and again in 7th grade when I picked up a flute and realized I could play.

2. Who are your primary musical influences?
My piano teacher Mrs. Yarbourgh and my old band director Mr. Johnson. They have taught me everything I could know.

3. What do you like to listen to when you aren't playing your instrument?
Hahaha... ANY type of music. It doesn't matter to me. But currently I have been in a MAJOR Dashboard Confessionals and Death Cab for Cutie mood.

4. What are your hobbies outside of music?
I have many different sides to me, and when I was little, I was a major tomboy, so I don't have a problem playing sports with the guys. I also love video games, reading, but I hate shopping...

5. What has been your greatest opportunity provided to you because of your musical talent?
TRAVELING!!!! I always had this dream when I was younger that I would go everywhere in the world, and the EYO has made that dream come true. I have been to New Orleans, St. Louis, London (yeah!) and this year I'll be going to Memphis. Next year the EYO is going to New York and I'll be coming too.

6. What are your favorite movies or television shows?
Hehehe. Movies: Phantom of the Opera is my FAVORITE!! Many more include: Finding Nemo, Mona Lisa Smile, Madagascar, 10 Things I Hate About You, Narnia, & Harry Potter (1-4). T.V.: I'm a major fan of Japanese Anime so that includes a lot right there, but otherwise: Boy Meets World & Full House re-runs, Gilmore Girls, and CSI

7. You can have dinner with any four people, living or dead. Who would they be?
DaVinci, Chris Carraba, Vincent Van Gogh, and Scott Westerfeld

8. What are your plans after high school?
To graduate from The University of Alabama is a major goal of mine. After that I want to receive a high paying job in some huge mega million-dollar company. I want to have 3 kids: 2 girls and a boy. Twins would be nice, but that probably won't happen. I want to marry by the age of 22 at least, and live in a nice suburban house...oh and live happily ever after. haha

9. Who is your favorite historical figure?
William Shakespeare!!!! He was so amazing with all his plays and sonnets. His thoughts were so right on track with everything going on back then and now.

10. Describe yourself in four words.
Rambunctious, random, peachy-keen, and vivacious.


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