music: an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms
Not a bad definition, actually. Maybe this post will be a little obvious, since this is actually my major and what I want to do with my life, but maybe I feel redundant right now. Actually, I'm just really excited and decided to share it with you. How kind of me, I know. But here it goes.
I love music. I love it. I love everything about it. It is so exciting to finally be so in the middle of all my major classes and really be doing what I'll be doing for the rest of my life. I love it. I can't say it enough. It is so reassuring and gratifying to be in a place where I am completely confident of what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. Have you ever been in that place where you realize you couldn't do anything but this, whatever it is for you, for the rest of your life? I've been in that place for a while in my life, but it's been even more cemented and confirmed this year, and I'm so thankful and excited and overwhelmed and excited that I just almost can't even stand it.
I love going to class. Isn't that dorky? I love it. Well, not percussion. That's just mostly a pain in the butt because I don't have time to learn three instruments at once. I just don't. And I don't care. But even that is somewhat fun, and there is something about every class that I love. I love everything about conducting, and I'm learning just how important the conductor is to the tone, expression, and attitude of his/her choir. I love the structure and the freedom at the same time and the opportunity to be so expressive and communicate music to your choir while they're communicating it to the audience. Amazing. I love learning about teaching music, even if it is elementary and that's not where I'm going to be. I eat up discussions about how children best learn and respond to music; it's so interesting. Even music history, awful as Goldstein makes that class to be, is so fascinating. To learn where music came from, how it developed, to see the bigger picture and take a step back from choral music in the South in the early 21st century...it is really incredible. I've always loved playing the piano, and to say that I relish every time I get to sing is the understatement of the century. Voice lessons are so excing. And Concert Choir is AMAZING! I really look forward to rehearsals every T/R, and I can't wait for the performance and collegiate choral festival to really show everyone what we can do. I am so grateful to be able to watch a conductor as talented as Dr. Powell. I can't even express to you how wonderful he is.
I also decided the other day that to be the best musician I can be, I must draw on the best from every teacher I encounter. So I made a long list of qualities I learned from different teachers or conductors and wrote them in my journal. I'll only mention the ones that (some of) you know. I want Kincaid's enthusiasm, Mrs. White's versatility, Jeff Askew's heart for my choirs, Mayhall's experience, Mrs. Shelton's cheerfulness, Mrs. Heather's ability to make me want to be my best for myself, David DeVane's creativity, Jonathon Rodger's excitement (WOW), Mrs. Latham's nurturing and encouraging spirit, and Scott Allred's commanding presence. I want Dr. Powell's ability to demand excellence in a positive way and Dr. Goldstein's expertise on what I teach. I want Dr. Wylie's expression and sensitivity (and to be able to play the piano like him!) and Mrs. MacDonald's work ethic. I want to be all the best things about all my teachers.
I am so thankful to have been put here. And to be able to do this for the rest of my life...how lucky can I get?
I love music. I love it. I love everything about it. It is so exciting to finally be so in the middle of all my major classes and really be doing what I'll be doing for the rest of my life. I love it. I can't say it enough. It is so reassuring and gratifying to be in a place where I am completely confident of what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. Have you ever been in that place where you realize you couldn't do anything but this, whatever it is for you, for the rest of your life? I've been in that place for a while in my life, but it's been even more cemented and confirmed this year, and I'm so thankful and excited and overwhelmed and excited that I just almost can't even stand it.
I love going to class. Isn't that dorky? I love it. Well, not percussion. That's just mostly a pain in the butt because I don't have time to learn three instruments at once. I just don't. And I don't care. But even that is somewhat fun, and there is something about every class that I love. I love everything about conducting, and I'm learning just how important the conductor is to the tone, expression, and attitude of his/her choir. I love the structure and the freedom at the same time and the opportunity to be so expressive and communicate music to your choir while they're communicating it to the audience. Amazing. I love learning about teaching music, even if it is elementary and that's not where I'm going to be. I eat up discussions about how children best learn and respond to music; it's so interesting. Even music history, awful as Goldstein makes that class to be, is so fascinating. To learn where music came from, how it developed, to see the bigger picture and take a step back from choral music in the South in the early 21st century...it is really incredible. I've always loved playing the piano, and to say that I relish every time I get to sing is the understatement of the century. Voice lessons are so excing. And Concert Choir is AMAZING! I really look forward to rehearsals every T/R, and I can't wait for the performance and collegiate choral festival to really show everyone what we can do. I am so grateful to be able to watch a conductor as talented as Dr. Powell. I can't even express to you how wonderful he is.
I also decided the other day that to be the best musician I can be, I must draw on the best from every teacher I encounter. So I made a long list of qualities I learned from different teachers or conductors and wrote them in my journal. I'll only mention the ones that (some of) you know. I want Kincaid's enthusiasm, Mrs. White's versatility, Jeff Askew's heart for my choirs, Mayhall's experience, Mrs. Shelton's cheerfulness, Mrs. Heather's ability to make me want to be my best for myself, David DeVane's creativity, Jonathon Rodger's excitement (WOW), Mrs. Latham's nurturing and encouraging spirit, and Scott Allred's commanding presence. I want Dr. Powell's ability to demand excellence in a positive way and Dr. Goldstein's expertise on what I teach. I want Dr. Wylie's expression and sensitivity (and to be able to play the piano like him!) and Mrs. MacDonald's work ethic. I want to be all the best things about all my teachers.
I am so thankful to have been put here. And to be able to do this for the rest of my life...how lucky can I get?