My name is Len Jenkins. I am not originally from Mobile. I grew up in Mississippi, half of my life in Hancock county and the other half in Harrison county. My major interest is music. In fact, my major is Music Education. My primary instrument is the trumpet, and I have played the trumpet for ten years. I am one of three section leaders for the Jaguar Marching Band trumpet line. I am also a member of the USA Wind Ensemble and USA Trumpet Ensemble as well as conductor for the USA Show Choir Band. Recently we, the USA Trumpet Ensemble, traveled to Sydney, Australia to perform at the International Trumpet Guild conference.
The University of South Alabama was not my first college of choice. This is my fifth year as a full time student and my fourth college. The first college I attended was Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL. I attended JSU for one year before realizing it was too far away from home. After my freshman year, I proceeded to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis Campus for one semester. However, the JD campus did not have a music program. I quickly left, and continued my journey to Pensacola, FL. There, I attended Pensacola Junior College, which has an outstanding music program, for one year. By that time, I had to transfer to the university level because I had too many credits. When I heard that USA was starting a marching band, I was immediately interested. Finally, I have arrived at my graduating destination.
Most of my family members are close-knit. I have two sisters, one being a twin. My mom works for a lawyer and my dad works for a casino. They all stick behind me in my chosen major and my future goals I aspire to reach. I have three choices I have given myself within my field of study. They are joining the U.S. Air Force after I graduate, opening a music business, or pursuing a graduate degree to become a professor of trumpet. I enjoy playing the trumpet over most things. When I play, I can get away from the rest of the world. Aside from music, I enjoy many sports such as working out, racquetball, and almost anything else that involves physical activity. Something unique about myself is I always finish what I start, no matter how much it takes. In that way, I am stubborn.
