How Choir Changed My Life

I have always wrestled with my insecurity in expressing myself. For years my life felt bereft because I could never find an outlet for demonstrating who I was. I grew so afraid of being judged by others that I became reticent and unwilling to venture into unfamiliar territory. Choir changed all that. Choir helped me to discover that self-respect anchored with great friends can change a person. Upon entering my first day of middle school, I noticed a class on my schedule that I did not sign up for. That class was choir. I was horrified at the thought of publicly exposing myself to the mass of cruel, evil monsters commonly referred to as middle school students. I knew I would face constant, unrelenting ridicule and crass remarks would be hurled at me on a daily basis. Choir students were at the bottom of the food chain. Choir was the equivalent of being sentenced to capital punishment, or so I thought. …show more content…
No student had to perform, this performance was strictly voluntary. I, was terrified at the thought of being judged but I was also overwhelmed by a sense of adventure. With the support of my friends I decided to take a leap of faith. Days passed and it was time to perform my solo in front of the judges. I was more nervous than I had ever been before, but I knew I had to do this, my self-respect depended on it. I entered the solo room. My stomach turned and the room got extremely hot. The judges asked me if I was ready to perform and I nervously replied “yes”. The music began. A few days later I was informed that I had scored a “one”, the highest score possible! I was filled with joy. Not only had I performed well, but I realized that my fears of facing harsh judgement could be dealt with by the support of my friends and the respect for myself I acquired through that solo performance. Choir gave me the outlet to gain the self-confidence I needed. Friendship made the experience