Music has been a major part of my life, both in my personal life and educational career. It started early in my 2nd grade music class when I learned to play the recorder. I didn't realize it at the time, but this class would shape the rest of my life. Joining the musical theatre program in 3rd grade opened up so many new doors for me. I joined both choir and band in 5th grade. Ten-year-old me was just as eager to incorporate music into my life as I am now. With the guidance of my middle school band teacher, Mr. Martinson, I learned to play the flute. Throughout this time, I also took vocal lessons at Bridge of Harmony. These lessons helped me become a stronger singer through solo singing at local events. As I got older, I was able to take bigger leadership roles in the …show more content…
In March of 2020, COVID-19 sent everyone home from school and shut down all of my favorite things. I could not have made it through this time without the music in my life. Although this time made everyone feel alone, the music grounded me. I auditioned for a community choir this summer. I was accepted to be in the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota (YCCM) for the upcoming year. I have enjoyed being a part of this choir for the past four years. Since then, I have been invited to sing with the YCCM chamber singers through the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. I was also a part of the Sartell Jazz band in 2022 where I learned to play the saxophone. Other extracurriculars I attended were the show choir and chamber choir. During my sophomore year, I applied to be a part of the choir council. This was a big goal of mine as I looked up to the older students who were in charge of the music program. I was voted to be the secretary for the 2021-2022 school year. The following year, I was the treasurer of the council. Now, in my senior year, I am the president of the Sartell Choir Council. This is something that I am very proud
Where I learned how to become a leader through the leadership ensemble within the marching band. Where in my senior and fourth year of marching competitively, I became the Drum Major, and earned the Best Drum Major Award at the Roxbury Marching Band Classic Competition. From marching band I progressed into jazz music, where I became the lead alto saxophonist in the top jazz band at my school during my junior and senior year. I was also one of three saxophonists in the top band at my school. I picked up the clarinet, the flute, and the soprano saxophone on my way through high school, and have played all three as well in my performing ensembles. I played in the pit orchestra of the theater production of “All Shook Up”, and was the principal saxophonist at my high school. Too be short, I am very involved in all things music in the past and currently. Band and music have been a place for me to rely on, something that brings me joy when sad. Allows me to express myself through sounds and through instruments. It is truly a talent and a hobby that I hope to continue through college and through life because of the joy it brought me and creative outlet it was throughout my
Within school, I have participated in Glee Club/Chorus and Drama Club. I have a strong interest and love of both and hope to continue with them in the future. Last year, I had the privilege of being selected for our school's select choir, North Naturals. The Congregation Sons of Israel in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania honored us with the chance to perform at their annual Holocaust Memorial Service. The Messiah College Women's Choir also invited us to perform as a guest in their annual spring concert, in which I performed a solo, along with some members of the Women's Chorus. This year, I consider it a great prestige to say I participate in my school's select choir for ninth- and tenth-graders- Cantamos. In Drama Club, I have performed a variety
Music has always been one of things I excelled in. In elementary school it was required to be in music but second in 5th grade you have the option to be in band. I was in band for 6 years before I stopped and I went to 5 honor bands. I played tenor saxophone and was 2nd chair all six years. Jazz band was something we had in middle school and high school. We had 2 jazz bands in middle school. Jazz one was for 8th graders and jazz two was 7th grade. I played in both. My first year I played tenor 1 and 2 and the second year I played baritone saxophone. My 9th grade year I played only tenor one. We didn’t have to audition but the students who plays that instrument normally would have first say in who gets 1st, 2nd and sometimes 3rd part. That
Nothing lasts forever. Everything, whether good or bad has to come to an end. But people do say that sounds and voices do not die. Melodies we hear in our life lives on for generations and ever after. No matter who we are or wherever we come from; in whichever situation we were in, at some point of our lives, we have come across certain melodies that still live in our heart. And I am no different from others. There are certain musical pieces that have not only influenced my life, but have made a significant impact to change me for the better.
After seeing the impact music can have on one person, I was enraptured with the magic of music. It hit me like a brick, creating a sense of calm once I determined what I wanted and what I could give to people. I continued to make the most out of my internship, and dug into the activities, helping plan, lead and create these engaging ideas while maintaining a psychological approach. I have also frequently administered private bassoon lessons to younger students. The ability for people to soak up knowledge like a sponge never ceases to amaze me, and teaching others has, in turn, made me a better student. The advantages to teaching frequently inspire me to better myself. Music has played a large role in my life, and performing music grants me the freedom to express and interpret the nuances of the simple black notes on the page to create a masterpiece. I am discovering myself daily, and over time, I have evolved into who I am today. My goals surround music, helping others, and bettering myself and the world around me, and the ample opportunities enable the efforts towards these
The band room at Reynolds Middle School was filled to the brim with over excited, prepubescent children who were about to be given thousands of dollars worth of metal and wood because on that day we would be receiving our instruments. Sitting anxiously with my hands in my lap waiting for forever as Mr. Love went down the list alphabetically to give each student his or her new toy. When Mr. Love finally called my name to get my clarinet I shared excited glances with all of my friends who had gotten their new instruments before me and giddily running to the storage room to get the black case that would contain the thin tube of plastic that would be used by me to drive my parents up the wall to this day. While learning how to put the five pieces
Music helped me realized that i am an auditory learner and helped me become a better multitasker what with musical, school work, and ski team happening all in the same season. Learning new pieces has always been a great experience for me and i’ve loved every
Music has always been an important part of my life. Upon entering the fifth grade, my parents bought me a flute, at my insistence. After moderate success playing the flute, I saw greener grass on the other side of the musical fence. Singing just had to be easier than making music with a long metal pipe. My perception and reality did not exactly match. Singing has its own subtleties and complexities which are not readily apparent to the casual observer. Abandoning the flute for singing, I began taking voice lessons in the tenth grade. My voice teacher was very experienced and encouraged me to pursue my interest in music beyond high school. After much deliberation, I decided to major in voice during college. This path would be fraught with unforeseen difficulties and exciting challenges.
Music has always been an important part of my life. During high school I have developed areas of service and leadership through interests in children and gardening, which will continue to be major parts of my life.
My classmates and I became infatuated with music and its history. From learning scales to playing the difficult pieces attempting to denounce my musical ability, I found my passion. Discovering my love for the arts opened a world of opportunity within music. I took on lessons and practiced for endless hours, hoping to exceed beyond my peers. As a result, I began picking up instruments from strings to brass, curious to see where my ability could take me.
Ever since I was a small child, I have loved music. The strong, steady beats, the
Every night, I can hear the sounds growing softer and softer, listening to the keys projecting from my earbuds injecting straight into my ears. Without music, I would not be the person who I am today. Therefore, from the vibrating strings of the piano, my whole character encapsulates into a small region within life: music. It all began at age six for me once I started playing the piano.
Music has affected my life in several different ways, positive and upbeat, but also in a mellow and emotional way. My grades struggled some when I first joined the band. Mr. Weir, my sixth grade band director, expected a lot from his students. To give you an idea, at the sixth and seventh
Performing in contests, concerts, competitions, and musicals, I have become comfortable with being adjudicated to strive for improvement. As a result of participating in band and choir, I constantly search for a challenge or new experiences. That is what led me to seek and become sophomore class president to assist with fundraisers and provide ideas for school events. Likewise, volunteering enables me to be involved in the community by registering outpatient surgeries at Mary Greeley Medical Hospital, refereeing for Special Olympics volleyball games, and instructing children at school-sponsored sports camps. Even with living in a small town, opportunities are available for the betterment of my education.
Though I have never formally played for a band of any sort, I was eager to see how those who took the time to learn an instrument, viewed and interpreted the effects of music. The first question I asked, besides whether they were in band in choir was, why did you join band and or choir. I asked this question to understand what sparked people’s interest in playing an instrument. The most common answer was that they liked music, or that they thought it would be fun/interesting. Some also explained how they already had the hobby and it allowed them to express themselves at school.