I have a serious medical condition when I was a little baby my parents were told that I’d never be able to talk or walk. But now I’m 18 and can do both of those really well. I even can sing.
A performance I attended last year was when I chose to sing at my year 12 formal instead of giving a speech. I sung my version of Jessie J’s “Flashlight”. It was amazing to see how many people were happy to hear me sing. I knew after that performance that all I want is to sing for people and inspire people to do whatever they want to do and that they can do what they want not what people only say they can do. After I sung that night my singing teacher and myself were getting wonderful feedback. It also now motivates me to now want to take on a career in music.
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I watched Jessie J’s official music clip for the song and the idea of me singing and dedicating it to all of the year 12’s including myself fitted perfectly to the purpose of singing the song on the
We participated in choral competitions such as the one held annually at Wingate University. I remember the choir as a whole was quite anxious to go on stage but once we were up there, everyone was able to let loose and sing. We walked off the stage feeling a rush of excitement. I think it did not matter to us at the time what our score might have been, for we enjoyed ourselves so much that the only thing we were able to focus on was our pure happiness.
I've always been exposed to music because my mom went to school for musical theatre. I've been singing since I was less than two, and I started singing in a church choir in first grade. The first time I ever truly performed was in second grade, when I sang "Tomorrow" from Annie for my entire school in a competition called "North Street Idol." I have no clue what possessed me to do it, because I was just about as quiet, shy, and anxious as they come. My teeth were literally chattering after I finished, and I went into a state of shock when I found out that I won. That was a major stepping stone towards the eventual realization of my purpose, because although I was scared beyond belief, I also sort of enjoyed it.
I would be the only fourth grader to attain a lead role featuring my own solo. It was an incredible feat because I never thought I could achieve the role against such tremendous competition. I was dedicated to performing perfectly spending hours rehearsing both in and out of school. From then on, I knew I could achieve anything as long as I had dedication and perseverance by my side. The following year, I went on to be Belle from Beauty and the Beast and when that spotlight was gleaming, I was at home. My directors, Ms. Qualshie and Mrs. Badillo, had been remarkable examples guiding me to be a cooperative team player. Every role had a purpose allowing us to work as a well-oiled
I chose to join show choir because I thought it would be a good way for me to leave my comfort zone and try something new and fun. The first time I thought of auditioning for show choir was when I saw them perform during my sophomore year. They sang and danced to a song titled, "Till the Love Runs Out" and the sound and choreography they did just blew me away. I knew then that I wanted to be a part of that choir.
In addition, it was the little moments during performances that nurtured my desire to become a professional musician. The endeavor of singing on stage while hesitant and shaky, and the joy after finishing. Sitting in an ensemble with my alto saxophone, and playing with fellow musicians who shared my love for music, finding that perfect harmony. Experiencing a sense of freedom as I strummed and picked my heart away on stage with my guitar.
When I was an eighth grader in middle school, I joined IUSD Middle School Honor Orchestra. I played the viola in this orchestra and I was eighth chair violist out of sixteen violists. Many of my friends joined this orchestra and we had a lot of fun. I played different pieces of music with everyone in the orchestra and I learned many new things. Playing music pieces with different people that play different instruments have taught me a lot, and I learned that it is always important to work as a team. Joining this orchestra has given me the better understanding of music and teamwork. After the concert of this orchestra, we had a field trip to California Adventure and I performed there with the group of the first time.This is one of the best experience
This year I got to be a bigger part of this show. I got to be around adults who have been singing and entertaining for years and it made me want to do it even more. By being a bigger part of it, I got to witness the change you make just by singing. When I sang the Jackson 5 medley with Kelly, everyone was out of their seats dancing and within those 3 hours of having fun and being around such nice people, it was like there was no bad in the world and everyone was happy.
Nearly every year since 6th grade ive gone to a retiement home and either sang or dance for the people there. 6th ,7th and 8th grade ive gone with my choir. My freshman year i went with a small group i put together to entertain them, and teach them some music. Later on freshman year i perfromed my competiton dances for the people there. my biggest regret was able to visit this year due to a prior commitment with Chamber choir.
Abraham Maslow once said, “In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step backward into safety.” My whole life I have had many medical issues typically preventing one from doing a lot of the “normal” things a child can do. But I truly believe that life is not about the circumstances you were given, but much rather how you choose to react to them. So growing up I have always managed to find a way to not let my disabilities hinder me from living my life like everyone else and defy the odds I was handed.
In high school, I decided to learn guitar so I could create the music I had enjoyed listening to since childhood. I was never confident enough in my playing abilities to perform without a large group to hide in. That was until a small church asked me and my friend to lead a Sunday service that their pastor would be absent from. My friend and I decided that this would be a great opportunity to put our musical talents together to create a music based sermon. We dedicated many hours to prepare the music and scripture we would utilize during the service. I was nervous as I walked into an unfamiliar church to find an eager congregation waiting for our service to commence. I remember praying as I walked into the sanctuary, asking God to calm me and let the message be heard. It made me realize that if I wanted to spread the word of God through music, I had to face my fears by trusting God to lead my hands and voice to glorify His name. The risk I took became one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had, and I learned that when I go all in for God, He will never let me
Early in my life I found myself at an immediate disadvantage compared to the average person. Within my first year on Earth, my ears caught an infection. During the time I had this infection, I never expressed any symptoms, like pain, that the infection should have caused. Because I never expressed any signs of discomfort, the ear infection would continue to accumulate. By the time a doctor diagnosed me with the infection, I had already had it for almost two years. I was around three at the time, an age that a normal child would begin to learn his or her first words from hearing his or her parents speak. However, my infection had grown to a point where I was practically deaf. The medical treatment would take around a year to fully cure me from
Doctors said that I would never walk. I when was four year old I got my first electric wheelchair. If I remember concert I was in Scott Rite Hospital for very intent therapy. My Doctor called Mr. Larry Ezzard and told him that I was going to need I needed an electric wheelchair and at the time Larry own a wheelchair company In Alt. The first time that I remember meeting Larry I was in a big therapy room when I was put into my wheelchair. Their was a water fountain in the room and I remember it because that was the first thing I run into!
The experience that made me feel exuberant was when I truly perform in front of an audience for the first time in my life. Especially the reason being I always wanted to perform in front an audience because it was something that I always wanted to do. This was enormous opportunity to have an audiences come to view my performance and be as ecstatic as I was at that time. I finally felt free, proud, confident, and motivated for the first time in my life when I performed for the first time. I performed in a small town when I was still living with my father in Dowagiac Michigan.
My proudest moment to date is having the opportunity to perform at the palace Theater in Manchester in front of 1,800 people in 'West Side Story'. This experience allowed me to express my strong appreciation for performing with others around me whilst also developing my own
My favorite guidance counselor Ms. Jackson used to say to me, "Jules you got the talent, but your work ethic stinks.” I used to hate when she would say that, because it would be right after I had failed at something. I planned for my senior showcase for almost two years. I started by choosing two of my closest friends to perform with. Then I made flier, took pictures to promote on our school's Facebook page, and I even invited my new college professor Mr. Perry from North Carolina. Now just imagine after doing all of that work, you get onstage and forget the grande finale.