They huddle outside the doors, congregating in the same groups they
have maintained for three years now
and seeking the familiar in anticipation of the unknown.
Meanwhile, we huddle inside in a similar fashion, seeking instead to pass around last minute instructions
andto ensure
that everyone is well informed of their roles.
The freshmen won't learn these by listening to lecture after lecture; they'll learn them by observing and mimicking older members during their first couple of days
with the band .
This is a really well written piece, I really like your wording! especially
seeking the familiar in anticipation of the unknown
Just try not to use contractions too much, it takes away from the professionalism of the response.
Also, the ending is weak, try to sum up what you have learned in more than just a simple sentence. Perhaps state the importance of this knowledge (to show why you have chosen to write about it in the first place).
Other than that, it's great!! Good luck and can you look over some of my stuff too? Thanks :)