Benefits of Music Education

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Music has always been an important part of my life. Although I do not remember the performances, I have home videos of myself singing in my church’s preschool choir. As I watched myself singing and grinning as a little three year old, I realized that must have been where my love of music began. It is amazing that I developed my passion in life so early. This passion caused me to become heavily involved in my church’s choirs and musical productions. I remember in 4th grade I was so proud and excited to have one of the main roles in our Christmas musical production. I remember being so happy to go to practice every night because I could not wait to be on that stage and sing my heart out. That same year I auditioned to be in the Alabama State Children’s Honor Choir and made it. This one audition began a new phase in my life and helped develop my interest in choral music. I participated in state honor choirs from 4th grade until 12th grade. In addition to this, I was able to participate in the Alabama Baptist music camps at Shocco Springs in Talladega, AL during the summers. From 6th grade until 9th I spent my summers learning about the importance of church worship music and how it can help spread the Gospel. After learning this, I was able to apply my knowledge by volunteering in my church’s preschool and children’s choirs. I volunteered from 7th grade until 12th and discovered my interest in teaching and passing along the joys of music to children. Also in 7th grade, I began taking voice lessons to better develop my own talent. It was during my junior and senior years of voice lessons that my voice teacher really encouraged me to consider Music Education as a career. She had been a public school music teacher for many years and had...

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... day at work and relaxes by playing his guitar and Woody Allen plays clarinet weekly in a local jazz band for fun (Lipman). These men have continued to enjoy music throughout their lifetime. Music has brought great joy to my life, and as a music teacher, I want to show tomorrows generation how it can do the same for them.

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