Get to know me

In what ways do you participate in the arts in Fort Dodge?

I participate in the arts mainly in music classes like Band, Orchestra, and Choir, along with being a part of Jazz band.

What do you most enjoy about music?The thing that makes music fun to me is how it makes me feel to play, when I perform a piece, I get to dive into the composer and my director's vision for the piece, my favorite pieces to perform are slower jazz pieces because you really get to feel the music.

What have you learned from being involved in musical productions?

I've been involved in 8 musical productions both performing and behind the scenes and the best thing I ever learned from them was how to be confident. Confidence comes easier when I'm performing but it really transferred to every part of my life.

What do you want to be when you are an adult?

Currently I want to be an Electrical Engineer, I've always been interested in how electricity works so it felt like a good fit, but I'm still not sure if I will continue with that career or decide on something else.

What is your favorite musical and why?

My favorite musical is Les Miserables. Even with all of its cliches I really love the story and the characters. The music and climaxes also feel so big and real.

If you could play any part in a musical, who would you play and why?

If I could play any part in a musical I would play Inspector Javert from Les Miserables. The character was the highlight of Les Miserables for me because of how far he was willing to go just for Jean Valjean. I also love his climax towards the end of the show and think that that would be the most fun I could have while performing.

Walk us through a typical day in the life of Brek Pingel.

A normal day in my life changes depending on the season, right now I'm involved musically in the Marching band, Orchestra, and Choir, so I rotate which class I go to for my first period of school. After school or before school, depending on the day, I have another Marching band rehearsal and a sports practice. I also usually work later at night for my job.

What other activities are you involved in?

Outside of music I'm involved in Cross Country, Swim, and Soccer along with working a job.

Who do you look up to? And, why?

I look up to a lot of people, musically I look up to jazz greats like Charles Mingus, and athletically I look up to amazing goalkeepers like Emiliano Martínez. Both pushed boundaries in what they do and when I see them I want to work as hard as I can and be the best I can.