Mark Tremonti's Accomplishments

In order to become an expert performer Abbott and Collins (2004) suggest that talent development requires the possession of Psychological Characteristics for Developing Excellence (PCDE), which as the performer moves through the transition phases become further developed. PCDE’s are both trait characteristics and state related skills such as self-belief, dedication and discipline (Abbott and Collins, 2004). Another significant aspect of becoming an expert musician is deliberate practice. Deliberate practice requires determination with the correct motivation for the performer, and the necessary time and effort roughly equating to 10,000 hours (Ericsson et al., 1993). MacNamara, Holmes and Collins (2008) state that expert musicians require numerous aspects to reach the highest level; natural talent and/or deliberate practice combined with social context and significant others are needed to maintain performance at this high level. As talent is developed, the performer moves

Ultimately, Count Basie has had a great impact on the musical society. His music has inspired people everywhere and has affected the jazz community in a powerful way. He has changed the way people look at jazz. "Anybody who played with Mr. Basie when he was alive feels the results of their time with him," said vocalist Dennis Rowland. Count Basie’s legacy still lives on

Louis Daniel Armstrong, “the world’s greatest trumpeter,” once said, “Music is my life and I live to play.” Armstrong dedicated half of his life trying to be the best trumpet player and vocalist he could be. When he was younger times were rough, but he fought through it by playing the cornet. As Louis got better and older he started Scat singing and creating records. By the end of his career he had changed Jazz history for the better. I think Louis Armstrong was a determined man and deserved the recognition he got. Considering that he grew up in a poverty-ridden section of New Orleans, he continued to follow his dream.

how to draw the best out of his talent. Unlike most artists, he has an understanding of what it

musical talent came honestly. His father was a mellophonist and his mother was a pianist.

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will” (Lincoln Library 85). This was one of many quotes Vince Lombardi has spoken throughout his professional life.

Through weekly private lessons, chamber, wind, and orchestra ensemble playing, and assiduous independent practice, I have improved immensely as a trombonist and musician. My work paid off when I was accepted into Boston University’s Tanglewood Institute. At this nationally competitive program, I spent six weeks with talented, dedicated students while rubbing shoulders with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO). I had never heard elite musicians live before the BSO. Their concerts brought tears to my eyes and my drive to make music at the highest level grew. After receiving instruction from these musicians and hearing their own performances, I refined my technique and made more tasteful musical decisions.

When you think of New South Wales, the name Tommy Raudonikis almost always springs to mind. It’s hard to find anyone with so much passion for the Blues, as well as a fuelled hatred for Queensland as much as Raudonikis, who represented NSW primarily in the 1970’s. He has 22 games under his belt for the Blues, but 21 of them were before State of Origin officially began in 1980.

Matteo Ricci was one of the most influential people before the twentieth century through his contributions to science in China. He was born on October 6, 1552 in Macerata of the Papal states in Italy and lived to the age fifty-eight May 11, 1610 in Beijing, China leaving behind 2,500 Chinese Catholics, with many in the educated classes, and a great legacy. He came from a noble family. His parents were Giovanni Battista Ricci and Giovanna Angiolelli. His dad was pharmacist by profession and his mom was known for a simple piety. When he was eighteen, Matteo went to study law at La Sapienza, the University at Rome. In May 1577 Ricci he traveled to Portugal for ten months in preparation for his overseas mission studying Portuguese and starting theology. From 1578 to 1582 he was in India, after ordained as a priest, and spent two years completing his theological training. While this was happening he taught Greek in Jesuit colleges. After, completing his training with the Jesuits he was assigned to China Mission, in 1582. He stayed there and worked for twenty-seven years. Throughout the twenty-seven years he gained a lot of respect from others, attained knowledge, and gained many influential friendships.

Although unknown to most of the world, Clyde A. Rasmussen was one of the most talented, gifted, musicians I've ever known. Perhaps I'm a bit biased since I'm his daughter, but I speak the truth. Modest by nature, Dad had a great presence when he played, almost as if caressing the keys with his heart and soul. His music touched many lives along his earthly way, especially the hearts of family and friends in his neighborhood and community.

Mercurial guitarist Mark Whitfield got the jazz world’s attention during the 90’s, when the NY Times considered him ‘The Best Young Guitarist in the Business’. Despite speaking a vocabulary of his own, his style is still influenced by his mentor George Benson, the one who recommended him to the organist Jack McDuff.

Countless awards for best Trumpet player, countless Grammy awards Best Jazz performance; with all these awards, you would think Miles Davis is considered a legendary icon and one of the greatest things to happen to the music industry. Mr. Davis and his team were setting revolutionizing the world of music. Mr. Davis was an inspirational jazz musician that paved the way for future musicians and artists.

Don’t you think that certain people deserve certain awards for what they do? Some people are really talented at what they do. That is why I have decided to give Mr. Barone The Music Man Award. There are many reasons why I would give this award to him, as he has done such amazing things. If I had to chose three reasons why I would give this award they would be because he teaches the wonderful art of music to everyone at the school, he is extremely talented, and makes learning music together fun.

There can be similarities among artists for certain, but there are nuances that set each apart from one another. Marsalis has mastered the art of impeccable improvisation in his style of playing. Whether it is classical or contemporary, Marsalis’ music garners respect from the listeners. It draws them in and holds their

Martha Argrich to me is the best pianist out of the 10 listed. her solos were unbelievable I only watched 3 performers but her performance was different she took the whole orchestra on her back and she performed by herself rarely but sometimes and it sounds great. They say even though she has aged her performances are still extremely accurate and as vibrant as they were in the past. She started piano at the age of 3 did her first concert at 8 and became a prodigy after the dictator of Argentina assigned her parents to the argentine embassy so that she could pursue a musical career. As a person I feel she never really took a grasp on her life she remarried 3 times had daughters with 3 different men. I feel that being happy and content with