Composed by Leonard Bernstein as a part of his Suite from Mass (the second movement to be specific), this song holds a special place in my heart. This version:

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For the four years that this marked going to finals at BOA Grand Nationals in high school for marching band.

And this version:

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Because during the concert season of my junior year, we played the entire Suite.

I rediscovered this song about two or three months ago and was flooded with a wave of nostalgia. High school was a strange time where I was able to finally come to terms with who I am as a person, and made some of the best friends I'll likely ever have. I'd go on and on about stuff but that can be saved for another time.

If you've read this far and given the song a listen, what are your thoughts? How does it make you feel? Will you listen to the entire suite?