WICKSBURG, Ala (WDHN) -- An inspiring student at Wicksburg High School is marching to the beat of her own drum.

Tsunade Hedstrom is the first deaf band member at Wicksburg High School and won't let anything hold her back as she inspires others to follow their dreams.

Tsunade is a part of the band's percussion section and is able to learn music and perform through feeling the vibration of music. She has 3 interpreters who help her along with her band director, drum major, and friends.

"Ms. Adams counts the music for me and helps with the music lines and then I have memorized my music," Tsunade told WDHN.

Tsunade's journey has allowed her to grow as others continue to support her. She enjoys percussion and plays the symbols, wind chimes, triangle, cowbell, and tambourine.

"I remember th

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