“Music touches us emotionally where words alone can’t” –Johnny Depp
When I was in seventh grade, I had one more spot to pick an elective. Back then, I tried to stay as far away from Physical Education as I possibly could, and I hated art, so I decided to pick band. I had never yet taken a music lesson or picked up any instrument. At the start of class, we got to try out all the instruments and choose one. I came home and told my parents, “I want to play the tuba.” I did this mostly because I knew the biggest instrument would be the most annoying. Seventh grade boys are always thinking of ways to annoy their parents. My mother said simply, “No.” When I asked why not, she replied, “Because I am your mother.” Also, she said “It’s too big to even fit in the car.” So, I decided to pick the trumpet instead, more or less. It was very hard to learn to play, but after only two weeks I could actually play what sounded like a real song. Fast-forward three years, and I was in honor band. I love it. I have done concerts all over Florida. Music is definitely my passion and where I see my future. …show more content…
Sadly, music programs in schools are always the first to have funding cut. I really feel that music and other performing arts are invaluable because they help students learn to focus. Playing an instrument helps improve focus because the musician has to not only play but also pay attention to the notes and the quality of the sound produced. Learning this kind of focus translates to schoolwork and better grades. I want to be part of these programs that are in desperate need of quality teachers. I plan to become involved in protecting the funding of these programs through my own work and by advocating for their
When I was in seventh grade, I had one more spot to pick an elective. Back then, I tried to stay as far away from Physical Education as I possibly could, and I hated art, so I decided to pick band. I had never yet taken a music lesson or picked up any instrument. At the start of class, we got to try out all the instruments and choose one. I came home and told my parents, “I want to play the tuba.” I did this mostly because I knew the biggest instrument would be the most annoying. Seventh grade boys are always thinking of ways to annoy their parents. My mother said simply, “No.” When I asked why not, she replied, “Because I am your mother.” Also, she said “It’s too big to even fit in the car.” So, I decided to pick the trumpet instead, more or less. It was very hard to learn to play, but after only two weeks I could actually play what sounded like a real song. Fast-forward three years, and I was in honor band. I love it. I have done concerts all over Florida. Music is definitely my passion and where I see my future. …show more content…
Sadly, music programs in schools are always the first to have funding cut. I really feel that music and other performing arts are invaluable because they help students learn to focus. Playing an instrument helps improve focus because the musician has to not only play but also pay attention to the notes and the quality of the sound produced. Learning this kind of focus translates to schoolwork and better grades. I want to be part of these programs that are in desperate need of quality teachers. I plan to become involved in protecting the funding of these programs through my own work and by advocating for their