Boston's Music Outreach Program Analysis

The start of my quest to come to be involved with my university began with freshman orientation on the seventeenth of August. This was the first instance I had ever stepped foot on the campus, and I was so nervous that I could hardly bring myself to step out of my mother’s vehicle. With a few words of encouragement, I finally entered the building where the event was taking place – the Fine Arts Building auditorium. The building was actually recognizable since I had been there several times during high school for choir trips. Once inside, each of the hundreds of freshmen were handed a bag containing pamphlets and informational documents before being told to sit in any seat they

Music is an essential part of today’s culture, especially here at the University of Delaware. There is a wide variety of activities to get involved in on campus, from instrumental ensembles to choruses and everything in between. There are also several options for majors involving music. Overall, there are many options for each and every student at the University of Delaware to pursue their passions, and to expand their college education to studies that consist of more than could be learned from books, lectures, and laboratory work. This was the ultimate goal for Rodney Sharp, a very significant man who invested a lot of time and money in the school.

The Golden LEAF Foundation recognizes the rural areas of North Carolina that are tobacco dependent or economically-affected. With the focuses of the Golden LEAF Foundation being agriculture, job creation and retention, and workforce preparedness, several areas of North Carolina have been able to thrive. The foundation also promotes education in rural and economically distressed areas, as well. As a future educator, I am enthralled with the remarkable work that the Golden LEAF Foundation has done and is continuing to do. Gaining an education at East Carolina University I believe that I will be able to change someone’s life through education and influence what they choose to do as a future career. My goal is to graduate with a Master’s in Music

The end of my music education coincided with my entrance into college. Yet, the lessons I learned over the years shaped the way I approach challenges. I have reaped the benefits of self-discipline and seen the beauty in overcoming complex problems. Acquiring new skills and improving existing talents are what drive me to be successful in life. I equate learning with happiness and success. I am prepared for the challenges that await me in law

When going on the tour of Misericordia, I was shocked by the amount of activities and programs it had that were not academic based. We saw the gym and multiple rooms where residents could express themselves through art. The art instructors told us that many residents either paint or draw or sew for pleasure but some of them also produce art that goes to the Art Institute for one of Misericordia’s largest fundraisers. In addition, many classrooms have a musician that come in and play music for the residents. For example, in the Learning and Motion branch there was a guy that came and played guitar and sang for the residents. Many of the residents sang along or danced. In addition, Tina mentioned how the music director does a lot with the residents and has music classes. She mentioned how all of the residents enjoy the music program and that it’s an integral part of the resident’s week. In addition, while in the Graceful Living branch, most of the morning was filled with doing various art projects. For example, I got the opportunity to do some arts and crafts with some of the residents and we were making a Valentine’s Day poster and Valentine’s Day

Given the opportunity, I would form a Music Community Outreach program at the University of Cincinnati. With dwindling focus given to the arts in many schools across America, it is essential for music students to reach out to their communities to demonstrate the importance of the arts. This organization would provide many children with the chance to hear an aria or a chamber group for the first time in their lives. But more importantly, it would allow the children to perform in their own 'miniature' shows. The arts provide a safe and conducive space for students to find their own voice. Often times, schools can foster anxiety and stress; the performing arts act as a medium that can help combat this by bringing about a level of confidence

Entrance requirements for Curtis Institute of Music are fairly simple. Curtis requires all students who are native speakers to pass the SAT with a minimum of 500 on both the verbal, and critical reading parts. Curtis requires non-native speakers to pass the SAT verbal and critical reading parts with a minimum of 500. Curtis also required non-native speakers to pass TOEFL written test with a minimum of 550 and the TOEFL computer-based test with a minimum of 213, while passing the TOEFL iBT with a score of 79-80. Both require high school diploma (or equivalent—The GED will be accepted by Curtis only as a supplement to exceptional academic

Music is something that many people can easily get lost in, whether it is listening to it or playing it. One thing that no one thinks about often is the amount of funding that is actually given to the music programs, even the ones in Arizona. For some people, music is their world and for others, it is a source of relaxation. If the music programs in Arizona do not receive an adequate amount of funding, people will no longer be able to benefit from all the great things that happen within the program, such as scholarships. The music programs in Arizona deserve more funding than they are receiving now because the programs help improve academics, they promote motivation throughout life and they are necessary for many people in the world, even

For my senior project, I chose to film and edit my own short film highlighting the importance of music and music education in North Kingstown. In order to do this I carried around a Sony DSLR camera and occasionally a tripod and, with permission, interviewed anyone I saw. Over the course of a month, I interviewed over 70 people between the ages of 8 and 80. In the short film I asked various people how they would describe music using one word or phrase. Following this, I shift the focus onto my 9 main interviewees. By order of appearance, I asked Norma Caiazza, Toni-Annette Silveira, John Fitzgerald, Judy Latimer, Elizabeth McGee, Emma Cooke, Isaiah Ferrara, Robert Shaffer, Gregory Zola, and Michael from Shayna’s Place in Wickford, RI nine more

During my time in College Station, I was repeatedly arranging, composing, and rearranging; finding solace from school by penning notes to page. This summer, I have been taking part in several recording sessions with my band. And it has been an incredible experience to hear some of my compositions brought to life through the privilege of having a full ensemble. At Georgetown, I hope to continue my music education inside and outside the classroom. Within the school, I would possess the opportunity to take music courses once again. Many of these classes focus on niche topics of interest for me, from ethnomusicology to composing four-part harmonies. Outside of the hilltop, I hope to explore our capitol's flourishing music scene and perhaps contribute with a band of my

I propose initiating the “Listen-Up Project” in our schools. The idea for the Listen-Up Project comes from the waning funds for music education in schools as well as the want and need for more and better music education programs. Communities and lower-income schools such as this one do not always have the funding to provide for the demand of these programs. Quality programs can have profoundly positive effects on students’ character as well as their academic achievement. This program would be a nonprofit, volunteer and donation-fueled project. While this is only a theoretical business model right now, I would like to explore making this program a reality in the future. The goal of the Listen-Up Project is to provide a safe environment that

Instrumental ensembles are vital to the liberal arts core in college programs. Both aspects should function collaboratively, teaching students to reach their full potential, think critically, and develop patterns of rich, diverse thought. While producing a high level musical experience, instrumental music programs must train complete musicians, performers, and create environment conducive to higher level thinking.

Approval. The North Dakota State University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved this study. All participants consented to having their interviews recorded for verbatim transcription per the Informed Consent form.

The first ever winner of the Mind Trust’s fellowship is Michael Bitz who developed the program Youth Music Exchange program. This is not the first time this 36-year-old professor of Columbia University created an interesting way to evoke people’s interests on studying. Youth Music Exchange program perfectly fits all requirement of The Mind Trust which includes inexpensive, creative and can easily be replicated. This program let children to learn how to record CDs, how to art the cover of CDs, and how to sold these CDs. Even though that these students do are different form they regulate schools, but it is the best tool to learn math, reading and economics by going through these actions by themselves. Michael Bitz wants expand this program

While the United States is only experimenting with Arts based schools, countries around the world have been using Arts based curricula for years with overwhelming academic success (Oddleifson: 1989). Music instruction is described as a powerful tool that educators can use to promote academic achievement and mental discipline. As she further continues, Music is more than learning to sing and play an instrument, more than entertaining or pleasing the audience, more than a pleasant diversion or recreation. Music is a science, a mental discipline, it is an art. It has a mathematical foundation and above all it is a physical activity. (Joyce Kelstroom 98:41) As this subject is defined, it incorporates all the other disciplines that students learn at school, why then do we lack Music program in our schools?