During the end of the first day of sophomore year I remember walking into the room "eight-zero-one" at my high school and thinking "why would the counselors give me a chorus class?" I didn't think of myself as a singer. I mean, playing piano for twelve year has been a great experience and I have always strived to achieve excellence in all classes, activities and groups to which I belong; but singing? I can only remember singing in the shower and occasionally to my dogs. As I took a seat, the chorus direction, Ms. Morrow, introduced herself and began to teach us how to read music.
One effective method for me is playing music while writing essays for English. I have found that this type of music is a fantastic way to become inspired and it aids in intellectual development. As a musician I have always gone to music when I am lacking inspiration and it has never failed me. Whenever I have an essay to write for English, the first thing I do is start up my music. Writing is not a challenging task for me but it does demand a certain imaginative spark that I find in music.
I also love getting lost in the brushstrokes with the aid of my music. However the best part about painting is the overall sense of pride I feel when I finish a painting. It’s the same feeling I get when I score the winning goal or get an A on a quiz. These “hobbies” of mine have become my way of releasing my
Being a leader in my band provides me with a sense of pride. Working as a group is a huge challenge, but in the end, it is worth it to put on a spectacular performance. My musical career has helped me become a more confident individual. I have been performing solos and in ensembles since the seventh grade. To be able to achieve a superior rating at these contests, one must practice every week.
Each class’ yearbook is a snapshot of history kept for generations to come. Personally, I enjoy browsing through my parents’ annuals from years past. I would be honored to be a member of the Marion High School yearbook staff because I wish to use my talents to help my school create this book of lifetime memories. One reason I think yearbook is suitable for me, out of all the other activities, is because I have a true love for photography. I could honestly spend hours taking photos and would enjoy every single second of it!
Kathleen Schultz Professor M. Slattery December 21, 2011 IDS/Creative Voice Final Exam: Dream Curator INSPIRATIONS As I sat in front my computer prepared to write a paper called the “Dream Curator” and thinking about all of the art projects that were presented in class, I have to say over all they were very inspiring. The artists themselves were inspiring as well. All in all they all really put fourth a great effort. I chose the theme “Inspirations” because, as the artists stood and talked about their projects I frequently heard the artists say the words“ it inspired me”. I could see that many of the projects were inspired by childhood memories, passions, music, even culture.
The slow beat, smooth songs and sexy tone of the R&B have always caught my attention and enticed me to keep listening to this selection. Ever since I was about 12 years old, my favorite singer has always been Usher. He has the slow jams and soothing beats that make my heart melt again and again (his moves are even smooth). There is nothing I don’t like about his style of work. The heartfelt words seem to consistently have meaning behind them and are songs that I can relate to in different situations of my life.
These hardships, including his mother’s death and a disastrous marriage, were transformed into the motivation that helped to evolve his musical thought. Generations of musicians are fortunate he continued his musical endeavors as the musical community can appreciate his struggles. His dedication and commitment are character traits I strive for in every aspect of my life. I feel influenced by each of his works whenever I perform them, and understand how difficult it must have been to create pieces of this magnitude. As I relate to his dreams through music, it influences me greatly.
Grupo Duelo played many of their romantic and greatest hits of their career. Some of the songs that Grupo Duelo played were “Te Odio y Te Amo,” “Pobre Loco,” and “El Amor No Acaba.” Most of the songs made the audience cheer and sing along with Grupo Duelo as they were performing. The audience was so fascinated by the group that they constaly asked them to sing another song after they had finish with their performance. I really like Grupo Duelo’s songs since the rhythm and beats sounded awesome that they make a person like me to sing along and
I began piecing together strums and notes to play songs. Knowing how to play songs provoked me to devote all my time to it. I then found myself falling even deeper in love with the