Scholarship Essay: Wellman Memorial Music Scholarship

As I had mentioned earlier, I am part of an anti-drugs and alcohol club. I am extended the opportunity to speak to young students about the risks they could encounter. The feeling that those students may look up to us is very meaningful, and I feel it is a unique experience. I am lucky to have the chance to save a student's life through this club. Another community activity I enjoy doing is related to performing, but at senior citizen homes. Some of my friends and I often just like to get together with some music and go sing for them. This is a rewarding experience, as seeing the senior citizens smile, and making their day better, is truly a heartwarming experience every time I have the chance to perform for

I have been a part of a band program since I was in fifth grade through junior year, so I know how to work in a team.While in the band program I worked with the community a lot,from marching in parades to fundraising.I also have learned the importance of being on time and the importance to sticking to commitments that have been made from this program and my part time job where I worked in stocking and customer service. I have younger siblings so I have learned to put others before myself since I was always babysitting them because my parents worked a lot.I’ve also had at least one pet ever since I was born so I know how to prioritize my time between school ,time to myself,and time for my pets.I also have developed empathy from these animals

Only one man could claim the title as probably the greatest composer in American history for writing so many unforgettable works: Aaron Copland. He lived a life inspired by many things as well as inspiring people all across the nation, and it really led to the opposite of being drawn into himself, as he described in the quote above. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 14 in 1900. He was the youngest of five children to Sarah and Harris Copland. A musical spark came out in Copland already at the age of 11 as he began piano lessons with his sister. His musical talents

As a musician myself, Karl Paulnack’s Welcome Address touched my heart. I may not be a music major, but I empathize with his beliefs on the importance of music. Like Paulnack, I have also experienced conflict between myself and the influence regarding my goals. Unlike Paulnack, the force discouraging me from pursuing my goals was not my family or society, but my own self.

One thing I’m grateful for in my life is growing up with a background in classical music appreciation. I remember my parents had a record of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf at home, and I would listen to it all the time. The depth of the music was fascinating to my little brain, especially compared to the childish Disney songs and bubblegum-pop hits of the 90’s that I’d otherwise hear on the radio. But the reason why this work helped me with understanding music was that it was specifically aimed at kids in order to teach them how to pick out leitmotifs, or unique, repeated phrases in the songs. Leitmotifs are often used in classical works to tell a story, and certain instruments or melodies can represent people, emotions, events, and other parts

In the air lays an intense tension, an intense concentration, nearly palpable to all those engaged within it. All people are focused in, perhaps on a single leader, perhaps on the slightest breath or noise. And all of this happens within the blink of an eye, merely an instant, but in the eyes of these musicians, it may be the instant that matters the most. It may in fact be the instant that sets the tone of the entire performance to come. The moment that decides whether all of those extra hours of practice for the slightest details was worth it. But to the audience, to the untrained observer, all that happens is the lift of a hand and the music begins. Perhaps they sense the tension in the air, but they certainly do not realize the extent of the work and dedication it takes to be truly successful on such an endeavor. Beyond the more menial task of reading over the notes and rhythms of the piece many times before, or maybe even looking minutes before, comes what truly may be defined as musicianship and artistry. It comes from the thousands of hours of dedication and practice that allows musicians to look beyond the notes and rhythms, creating something truly profound.

Composers rely heavily on ritornello form. More freedom in the form although a sinfonia proper is later developed.

When I first read the prompt, the first subject that came to mind was All-State related because it was getting close to the time where I send in recordings to enter the All-State Music festival again and the harsh events that happened when I first auditioned had flashed through my mind. In my college prep class at the high school, we were also doing essay writing and one of the prompts were similar to this one so I decided to do that. In class, we learned about how not every experience would be a good experience that can create an impact and that it’s more unusual to write about something unforgettable and learning from that. Even though the first audition was two years ago, I remembered everything clearly in my head like it happened just yesterday.

UNCs music department has always been over exceptional. However, the department continues to present beautifully displayed public performances to the surrounding music community. The addition of graduate and undergraduate student led performances is having a large impact on the Chapel Hill music scene. These performances are open to the public and almost never exceed an outstandingly low five dollar entrance fee, if there is an entrance fee at all.

Fine studio Arts is a discipline which incorporates the creativity of an individual or artist into both plastic and visual media. This field makes use of the traditional fine arts media such as sculpture, painting and drawing and it also utilizes upcoming modern media such as digital images, ceramics and textile. Other in the context of modern media is the maintenance and management of studios, perspective and composition and the theory of art and color (Colwell 56). Since the ancient time music it is notable that music artist have made use of the studio arts concepts in creating perfect and enjoyable music to suit their audience. Examining and exploring the music trends for over decades the use of modern media

The classical music period extends from 1740 to 1810, which includes the music of Haydn, Mozart, and the first period of Beethoven. The classical period of music combined harmony, melody, rhythm, and orchestration more effectively than earlier periods of music. With the natural evolution of music slowly changing with the culture, the baroque era had ended. That era had left a structure, articulation and periodic phrasing of music which would shape classical music.

My favorite group sings songs from the 1950’s at nursing homes. It’s such a rewarding experience when a 90 year old lady sings “Hound Dog” and later tells you she had the biggest crush on Elvis. Due to my mom’s love of serving others I understand the importance of community service. I’ve volunteered over 200 hours in the past four years, and was recognized by my school with both the IB Caring Award, and two prestigious Keystone awards.

Upon my enrollment in high school, I joined multiple student organizations. I have been a member of my High School’s marching band, the Sound of Pride (SOP), since the eighth grade and have continued to participate every season. I marched both trombone and euphonium before becoming the Assistant Drum Major as a sophomore in the 2016 season. This past season, I was named the band’s Drum Major, becoming the school’s first junior to ever hold the title. After the conclusion of the marching band season, I perform with the TCHS Symphonic Wind Ensemble for both a winter and spring concert. During the spring, I also perform with the TCHS High Tide Steel Pan Band. I have been a member of both bands since freshman year. At the start of my junior year, I became the pianist for the TCHS Chorus. This year, I also joined the TCHS Drama Club and participated in the club-sponsored One-Act Play titled, “The Great American Talent Show.” Finally, the my sophomore year, I was chosen to be one of the six members of the Georgia Secretary of State Student Ambassadors to represent my high school and Tattnall County. Through this program, my team and I educate our community about how our government works and volunteer at local voting polls and municipalities. I was chosen to be a part of this team again at the start of this semester.

People are always listening to music anywhere they go with whatever they are doing. Music is playing when people are at work. Many students listen to music while doing homework or studying. Athletes listen to music when warming up or just to get prepared for the competition. People listen to music while they exercise. Often, music is playing when someone is cleaning. Not only do people listen to music while doing different things, they listen to different types of music at different times. When someone is in a certain mood, then the type of music they choose can vary. People tend to listen to music when they stress and are trying to relax. Sometimes a person will avoid certain songs because of how it makes them feel. Often music can change a person’s mood. Most people just naturally play music all of the time, almost like it is a habit and do not think about it, but music has many effects on the human body. Some elements of the human body that are affected by music are emotions or moods, memory, learning and studying, physical elements, and stress.

I attended the University Singers Fall Cabaret on October 25, 2015. The concert took place in Sursa Hall at 7:30 p.m. The audience was not completely full, but there were more people than I would have anticipated for a Sunday evening concert. The audience was a pretty even mixture between community member and students of the university. Before the concert, there was hardly anything happening on stage. I assume this was because most of the performers were putting on costumes or getting make up done for the concert.