My Experience In Music

One of my main passions in life is music. But I haven’t always been sure that music is the right choice for me. Multiple times since I picked up a clarinet for the first time in fifth grade, I have doubted that I should continue in my school's band program. It was challenging, time consuming, and after all, I didn’t want to play clarinet in the first place. I originally wanted to play the flute, but that dream was quickly shot down during my instrument fitting. It was suggested that I try my hand at clarinet since it appeared to come more naturally to me. So after some deliberation and coaxing from my family, I took the plunge. I had no way of knowing much of an impact that small decision would eventually make on my life.

Although I initially chose to play percussion in middle school, I wanted to further experience all music had to offer. I chose to switch to tuba, what I viewed as possibly the complete opposite experience, after some encouragement from my band director. For many years, I did not change as drastically as I did in my early involvement with percussion. It wasn't until sophomore year of high school that I again recognised my passion. I started practicing every day, worked as hard as I could. This came to fruition the next year. I started playing in bands with other passionate people, who later became some of my best friends. I auditioned in the music competition, and made it to state. Never before had anything brought me so much joy, and pride. Music was an opportunity for putting in hard work that I enjoyed doing, and getting results from it. To make matters better, music, more than anything else I have found, promotes a community of mutual support and respect, as well as

One unique facet of my personality is my interest in music. I started taking piano lessons when I 5 years old, and from there, my interest in music took off. A few years later I began to take violin lessons, and I joined the church’s Youth Choir. I cantored at masses beginning in the 4th grade. Then, I joined the school band in 5th grade. In band class, I learned how to play the alto saxophone, but I switched and started playing the baritone horn for my 8th grade year. However, I stopped playing baritone horn and began to learn the mellophone. I am

My whole life I have dreamed of making a difference, helping people, and sharing my love of my career: music education. My chosen career will give me the wonderful responsibility of sharing my passion for music while teaching it to others in hopes that they too will love it and learn from the experience. Furthermore, I am pursuing a career in education because I aspire to make a positive difference in my community and in the world.

Bono once said, “Music can change the world because it can change people”. Music has changed me into the person I am today. I believe that music heals my life problems. I remember running around in the Blockbuster video store my parents owned, always drawn to the music section. Although my parents weren’t heavily influenced by music, I branched out and discovered a whole new world. I found myself getting my first MP3 player at age 7. Although The Jonas Brothers and High School Musical were less influential in my life, it did expose my mind to music.

I don’t remember if it was my choice or my parents, but in 5th grade when we were given the choice to be in band, I was very anxious to start. We got to meet with Mrs. Jones and try a few different instruments before making a decision. My top three choices were percussion, trombone, and clarinet (only because my sister had played it). I tried the clarinet first and thought it was alright, but not my favorite. I tried the trombone next, and while it was difficult, I really wanted to keep trying. I also tried percussion- she just had me keep a beat on my leg- and I thought percussion may be difficult for me, but I still wanted to do it. In the end, Mrs. Jones decided I would be best fit for the clarinet, mostly because I could use my sisters and not have to buy a new instrument. I was happy with the choice, mostly because I was excited to be playing anything!

In the first grade, I picked up a clarinet. It was my sister’s, collecting dust while waiting for me to play it. From the moment I produced my first sound, an ear-piercing squeal that frightened my dog, the path of my life took a turn for the better. I began teaching myself for the following three years, along with learning from my sister how to properly play the beautiful instrument. The music pushed me out of my comfort zone: concerts that forced me onstage, tests that made me play difficult songs, and teachers that pushed me to be an exceptional player. From the shy elementary school student I used to be to the outgoing band member I take joy in being today, music has shaped my everyday life.

In 5th grade I chose the trumpet and a love began that will follow me for most of my educational career. At first I did not know I would have this love, but this piece of brass I held in my hands would eventually turn into a passion. I grew older starting high school and begin a journey a journey through marching band. Freshman year band camp was absolutely miserable I was told it would be sunny and very very hot. I got there and every single day it rained. I almost quit band after that year just because I hated band camp. That would have been a huge mistake. In my sophomore year I auditioned and made it into the symphonic band. I was ecstatic and ready to become a better player. With a higher chair I had more responsibility I felt like I needed

In the beginning of the second semester in 8th grade, I decided to play the trombone in the jazz band, in addition to playing bass clarinet in the concert band. At one of our band festival competitions with the Association of Christian Schools International, our jazz band won first place and we performed once again at the closing ceremony for the all the schools that attended the festival to hear. But, I decided to stop playing the trombone following that second semester and focus on the bass clarinet. Still to this day, I am one of the two bass clarinet players in my band and I am continuing to enjoy doing it. Playing music has taught me that having a strong work ethic can help you accomplish anything. In addition to that, music has given me a newfound appreciation of many genres of music and to truly admire the work of many

Fifth grade was intimidating, it was where all four elementary schools combined. Fifth grade was also when you could start band. I had taken piano lessons in the third grade and had loved learning to play an instrument so I was extremely excited to join band. I was particularly looking forward to being able to play another instrument. I had no idea what to play, my mother had hoped I would choose the drums instead I had defied her wishes and picked the clarinet. I had two reasons for picking the clarinet, the first reason being I thought it looked really cool and decided I wanted to learn to play it. The second reason was based on the suggestion of Stephenie, our original plan had been to play the cello together but at the last moment she decided to play the flute. It was after this shift in instruments she suggested I play clarinet so we could play across from each other. Without any sort of idea as to what

Music has always been a large part of my life. Since I was six years old, I would dream of being one of the players in an orchestra to my favorite movie. As I grew older, these dreams started to have a greater impact on me and began to shape the outcome of my life. In fourth grade, I began to play the recorder for my elementary school, and I immediately loved it. I loved playing it, and it helped that the teacher was fun too. But, even though I loved playing the recorder, I knew the instrument I really wanted to play, the flute.

Music has impacted my life in many ways. Through music I have learned that you can do and have whatever you want as long as you put the work and effort to try. As a little kid, I have never been competitive, until I came in contact with the trumpet. When I join my middle school band I learned how to be the best at something and started to learned how to be competitive as I started moving up in high school and going to competitions. Wanting that made me put so much dedication to it. Countless of hours have been on practicing the same things over and over again, giving myself no limits on what to practice. Music basically has showed me how much effort you have to put in, so I can get closer and closer to achieve my goal. As a result, I joined

Near the end of 4th grade, I got to choose the instrument I would play in middle school. There was a big event in the middle school for students to select their instruments for either orchestra or band. The first instrument I test out were drums. In order to participate in the percussion section, you had to play to the beat on a drum head. I tried it out and I as okay at it. Then I went to make sound out of the trombone by buzzing. Lastly, I tried to play the saxophone but I couldn’t do it. At the end of the night, they announced who would join the percussion section and I was not chosen. Instead, I chose the next best instrument the trombone.

It was tenth grade and marching season had just ended, marking the beginning of concert band. I was looking forward to putting down my tiny piccolo and picking up its big sister- the flute. But as I was getting ready to take the school flute home for Christmas break, I overheard our only two trombone players inform our director that one of them will not be playing in the concert band, and the other one will be switching to berry saxophone. Which means we will not have a trombone section. So I took the initiative and told him that I will learn the instrument and play it since we will have a flute section. Mr.Bradford said okay, and I went home.

I first joined the band in the fourth grade playing the drums. I played for about two weeks then I quit because I didn't like it, mostly because of the teacher. In the sixth grade we got a new music teacher and told me I look like a trumpet player, so I gave it a try. I was taking music lessons but after the first one my music teacher told me she had to leave because she