Natalie Scholl, a senior at Noblesville High School, has been immersed in music for as long as she can remember. Growing up in a family steeped in musical tradition, her love for music was almost inevitable. Both of her grandparents were music teachers, and her parents met in their college marching band.
“I was introduced to music at a very young age,” she explained. “I got to follow my grandparents along to their classes, and it quickly became a hobby I wanted to do myself.”
Scholl quickly picked up singing in elementary school, and she wanted to follow in her parents’ footsteps and play in the band in middle school. Since then, her musical journey in Noblesville has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Scholl is the section leader in the Noblesville mixed varsity show choir singers. She plays two instruments within the Noblesville Concert Band – French horn, in addition to playing in the wind ensemble. Scholl also plays French horn for the Symphonic Orchestra. On top of all those activities, she is a part of Noblesville High School’s rock band, the Black and Gold band.
“I’m really lucky that Noblesville is a district that I was able to do both band and choir,” Scholl said.
Scholl joined the Noblesville Marching Millers as a freshman and has loved everything about the program since. By her sophomore year, she was thrust into a leadership role as a section leader – a challenge she embraced with enthusiasm. “It was then that I discovered I liked being on the leadership side of the organization,” Scholl said. With guidance from senior leaders at the time, like Cole Melton, she quickly grew into a leader herself, eventually becoming drum major of the Marching Millers as a junior. She has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills throughout her time in the band, which has led her into her second year as drum major for the Marching Millers, while also leading two junior drum majors.
“It’s really rewarding building relationships with members of the organization,” Scholl said. “I feel really blessed to have this opportunity.”
Her leadership style blends fun with a strong sense of responsibility, ensuring that the band stays focused while also enjoying the camaraderie that makes marching band so special.
Despite her busy schedule, she excels academically, with a particular passion for English. Howard Jankowski, her AP Literature & Composition and AP Language & Composition teacher, has played a significant role in shaping her as a writer and a reader, and she speaks highly of his influence on her academic development and preparing her for future college classes.
Looking ahead, Scholl is determined to continue her musical journey by becoming a music teacher. She plans to major in music education, with her sights set on Indiana University, Butler University, or Miami University in Ohio. “I want to teach music at any grade level,” she said, eager to inspire the next generation of musicians just as her own teachers have inspired her.
As she prepares to graduate, Scholl’s advice to incoming and current high schoolers is to “find your thing.”
“Whether it’s a club that interests you or a class you want to take, just go for it,” she said. “You’ll find your people.”
Scholl has found her path at Noblesville High School, and as she prepares for her next chapter, she leaves behind a legacy of leadership, musical excellence, and a passion for education that will continue to resonate with those who follow in her footsteps.
