Later, he was introduced to dance teacher Lester Horton. Horton had a dance school in Hollywood and his style was more straightforward and what Ailey was looking for. When Ailey saw a school performance of fellow Jefferson High School student and Horton protégé, Carmen de Lavallade, he signed on with Horton. Lester Horton welcomed him to his company as part of the chorus. Soon after, Alvin had choreographed his first formal concert dance, Afternoon Blues, set to music from the Broadway show, On The Town.
This has allowed Zeitoun to pursue his passion of living up to the name of his successful family, through his contracting business, but he is torn when he is forced to choose between the need to provide for his family physically, through his work, and his family’s personal need for him as a father and husband. Both Zeitoun and Ralston overcame their challenge through the pursuit of their own passion and, not without losing something, came out the other side with a completely new perspective of their lives and of their passions. When Zeitoun chose to stay in New Orleans throughout Hurricane Katrina, he wasn’t merely being stubborn and acting out of habit; he was potentially creating an opportunity for him to pursue his passion
The Lunceford band was surprisingly a hit! He played in openings for bands and in places throughout New York. Although Sy still never got around to going to school, he loved playing music. Then Sy became an arranger to write the music for the bands and help get them gigs. He began helping people like Trummy Young, Ted Buckner and Willie Smith and with helping people like them; he created what people called the Sy Oliver style.
Alan Menken was born July 22 1949, in New Rochelle; New York. Alan grew up as a child of the 60’s, dreaming of a career as a singer-songwriter. He was interested in music from an early age and studied both piano and violin in high school. Menken enrolled at New York University in 1967 where, for a time, he took premed courses in order to please his parents. His true passion won out, however, and Menken decided to pursue a musical career.
[citation needed] By age 16, Davis was a member of the music society and playing professionally when not at school. At 17, he spent a year playing in Eddie Randle's band, the Blue Devils. During this time, Sonny Stitt tried to persuade him to join the Tiny Bradshaw band, then passing through town, but Davis' mother insisted that he finish his final year of high
I did well in high school and after one year at York, I have completed 29 credits and have a 3.47 G.P.A. I belong to the flying club and perform with York Jazz ensemble. Also, with the help of one of my music professors, I have organized a group of student musicians and we go to nursing homes in Queens to perform old favorite jazz numbers for the senior residents. Seeing the smiles and clapping and singing along by people who are my grandmother’s age makes me feel that I am really helping those people to have a better quality of life. I am a student who is proud to be at York and will continue to contribute to the quality of student life.
However, though requiring a great deal of effort, Chris Gardner’s case is one that is proven to be very rewarding once overcoming these strenuous ordeals. Chris Gardner’s idea of the “American Dream” is one that most importantly involves going to any lengths necessary to protect his son Christopher, and shelter him from having a life with an absent father, while also being able to provide for himself as well as Christopher financially. One day he comes in contact with a Dean Witter employee and notices his luxurious car and later finds out the Dean Witter employee is able to acquire such desires through his handsome salary at the prestigious firm. Chris Gardner finally found an answer to his suffering and sets out for his American Dream by pursuing for a position at Dean Witter through a competitive
GLORY ROAD The film glory road was nothing short of inspiring, no matter what color you are or where you come from any culture can appreciate the message this film brings. Overcoming adversity with all the odds stacked against you, where the true test of a man’s character is shown and how much that person can withstand. With nobody believing in you is when you and your team become family and stand for one another despite your cultural and physical differences and be there for each other through thick and thin. To not only go after something, but to perservere and stride for perfection and be the best. Despite whatever adversity one faces and whatever time it is endured in, to always believe in yourself
At the age of fourteen, Baker moved to his now hometown Cleveland, where he attended Shaker Heights High School and graduated in 2008. IOn the verge of getting evicted, Baker went to Harlem's Apollo Theater in March 2009 where he had back-to-back victories, making him the first white rapper to ever win at the Apollo Theater. After the Apollo in 2009, He began to work on the mixtape that would change his life forever. “Lace Up”, released in 2010, reached not only his strong local fan base, but a nationwide audience. The fans he has are hardcore and dedicated because they can relate to him.
A personal experience makes any story more powerful! These three men have proven that they are worthy to be called positive influences. They are truly inspirations to anyone who is trying to find a way to a better