St. Francis: Music Analysis

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Music has been important in my life. At St. Francis, I would like to continue my musical experience by participating in extracurricular activities such as choir and guitar. Through music I have found personal enjoyment, sharing with singers and musicians, and providing entertainment for others.

My first introduction to music was through choir in first grade. Mr. David Belles, my music director at Bullis Charter School, inspired me and my fellow singers over many years. Through his leadership, our choir sang in many different languages such as Latin, French, and Mandarin. He had us participate in an adjudication with other choirs. We learned a lot about how to present our songs formally. He taught us that it was not only important how we sounded,

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