How Does Adrienne Rich Claim My Education

Like almost every other 3rd grader in my elementary school, when the enrichment program came to talk about joining the orchestra and band, I was fascinated. I admired the kids, not much older than me, who could play their instruments flawlessly and effortlessly. Immediately I knew that orchestra was for me, and I rushed home with a paper in hand begging my mom to let me take lessons at my school. Originally, I wanted to play the cello and pleaded with my mom to let me play one; I loved the deep, rich sounds of the strings. Instead, my mom convinced me to play the violin, a less expensive instrument and much easier to carry around than a cello.

Music. When I started in the band in 8th grade at Saints Francis and Clare, I didn’t really want to be there. It was just another class, in another day, of my last year of school. This began to change after I realized all of the amazing people I met in the band. Band led me to be happier and become friends with people who I never even knew I would meet. It has even lead me to a path that I would like to go into in the future. I love music and band so much that it has made me want to teach it or join a band as I go into college and just for the rest of my life. Through music I have even had the opportunity to meet some very amazing people, and I have been able to work next to some of those people.

Throughout my life, I have been taken by music. However, it was not until my 8th grade year in middle school that I realized that I could be a musician for the rest of my life. Before that, music just seemed like something to keep me out of trouble. I wasn’t the best player at that time, and I still knew very little about it all. How could something like that ever support someone? Still, it was the only talent that I could find any success in, and it was still very enjoyable, so I wanted to still give it a shot.

Music is a passion of mine and has been for a long time (it's in my blood.) My dad played the bass guitar in a few groups, and he sings in our church's choir. His taste of music has been passed down and adopted by my brother and me.

My music has helped me develop my life, by letting me learn a different language. Learning music started with my sister. She started out on flute. I swore up and down that I would never be in band. Music has helped me with stress. Band and the people in it have formed me into who I am today. Most music genres are soothing. I plan on being in marching

I have always had a passion for performing. When I was around the age of 6 I use to go into the living room and have mini concerts with my sister where we would, sing, dance and even play fake imaginary instruments. In my mind music was the one thing that set me apart from everyone. Even today, I still enjoy performing, although now, it in front of more people.

Music has been a part of my life since the beginning. My Grandma Hammond, a music teacher, had me start right off into piano when I turned 7 years old. She has been my music teacher since then. I was taught all genres of music starting from classical to what is popular now. My favorite genres to learn were Jazz and Rock music pieces. I remember when I was the age of 12, I begged her to let me learn and play the song Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen for one of my music festivals. My Grandma disagreed at once about my idea because it was required of the piano students to play a classical piano piece. I was a good student and learned that festival piece, but little did she know I would also teach myself Bohemian Rhapsody and play it after my classical

When I was about 12 years old, I began teaching myself how to play. As the years went on and I practiced in my room, I became a decent guitar player and singer. Eventually, I performed in front of my family, friends, church, and school. Music is something that I have a great appreciation for because of the power it has. Music can bring people together, fill a room with the strong Spirit of Christ, or simply help a person escape from the world he lives in for a little while.

Ever since I was a toddler, music has always interested me. From requesting to listen to the jazz station on the car radio while driving, to picking up the saxophone for the first time at ten years old. I became engulfed in music. I started out taking lessons at twelve years old on bass guitar and was taught theory simultaneously within these lessons from my instructor. At age sixteen, I began playing guitar and singing.

To start off I joined choir and band because it brought my attention to listen the notes of a beat and learn more about music. The more I practice I enjoy being

I have always wanted to play an instrument and be a member of the band. The Bangor Elementary School band had a concert three times a year. When I walked through the doors the first concert I saw I remember all I saw was a stage full of students and stage lights reflecting off the shiny brass instruments. Moving to a new school the following year I had to decide on an activity I wanted to be involved in. Sports weren't a big interest of mine in elementary school since I was riding horses and it was hard for me to stay after school with my parents work schedule. After this concert band was a possibility.

It all started when I was only five years old. I hailed from a musically inclined family: my grandmother played piano at the church I attended, my mother played the flute in high school, and my father played clarinet in Ohio State’s top concert band. My earliest memories began at my grandparents house. I would play obnoxious, dissonant chords on their organ as everyone gathered around me and smiled. My fondest memories are looking up at my parents and grandparents for approval after I pounded out an ear piercing song, and I was rewarded with heartwarming smiles and a standing ovation; my love for music was ignited.

I became obsessed with my music. I would come home every day after practice and would practice even more. I was involved with my school chamber orchestra, Strolling Strings, youth orchestra, and eventually in the Bismarck Mandan Symphony Orchestra. I used all of these orchestra groups to

I knew I wanted to be in band for a very long time, but I had no idea what I should play. Just a few weeks before sixth grade, when it was time to build my schedule, I was still struggling with what I wanted to try. Finally just before we turned in the form, my mom suggested I attempt playing percussion. It was like a switch had been flipped. I found what I was meant to play.

Music has undeniable lifetime benefits and taking part in it in high school, one of the most influential times in a person’s life, can have a vast impact. “How about the kid I grabbed in the hallway when he was in the fifth grade, who was about to get into a fight? I made a deal with him that I would not tell on him if he joined band… Turned out he was on his last chance with the juvenile parole board and one more infraction and he was going to a home. I just got an invitation to his wedding …I will be sending Dr. Smith and his future wife a lovely gift. —music teacher anecdote, August 2006” (Music Makes). Music programs in high schools can help students in many different areas. Being involved can teach them to be more creative, stimulating more effective problem solving. Learning a musical instrument teaches focus and hard work, coming from the hours of practicing. Singing or playing in a small group or ensemble teaches team work, which is a beneficial skill, no matter where one ends up in life. A group of congressmen and CEO’s were interviewed and ninety percent said that playing a musical instrument as a child