Being a part of the music department at Idaho State University has intensified my desire to become a professional trombonist. Currently, my goal is to improve my musicianship beyond expectation, in order to someday compete with the greatest trombonists in the world. I imagine my future self a successful and renowned symphony member or classical soloist, with the possibility of undertaking a few students of the art. I am working towards a bachelor’s of art degree in trombone performance as a first step towards that career. Under the instruction of the many skilled professors at ISU, there has been a marked improvement in my playing in less than a year, and their support has been inspiring and encouraging. I am eager to continue my learning at
I have been with the program for the past 2 months and I've had a great learning experience so
Where I learned how to become a leader through the leadership ensemble within the marching band. Where in my senior and fourth year of marching competitively, I became the Drum Major, and earned the Best Drum Major Award at the Roxbury Marching Band Classic Competition. From marching band I progressed into jazz music, where I became the lead alto saxophonist in the top jazz band at my school during my junior and senior year. I was also one of three saxophonists in the top band at my school. I picked up the clarinet, the flute, and the soprano saxophone on my way through high school, and have played all three as well in my performing ensembles. I played in the pit orchestra of the theater production of “All Shook Up”, and was the principal saxophonist at my high school. Too be short, I am very involved in all things music in the past and currently. Band and music have been a place for me to rely on, something that brings me joy when sad. Allows me to express myself through sounds and through instruments. It is truly a talent and a hobby that I hope to continue through college and through life because of the joy it brought me and creative outlet it was throughout my
I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into. Someone told me about this activity that happens in the summer for musicians when I was a freshman. “The worst thing that can happen is they say no, and you learn from the experience” my mother told me. Anything I could do to further appreciate music I wanted to give a try. The best part it was
"Dedicate yourself to being someone who cares for others" (George N. Parks). I began my love for music when I started concert band in the fifth grade. But, I didn't realize I wanted to pursue a career in music until I reached high school. Arriving at high school, I decided to branch out and join the marching band, choir, and musical theater program. Through marching band and choir, I found my goal is to become a music therapist.
In order to help spark that passion inside of others I must accomplish my first goal of obtaining my bachelor 's degree in music education and gaining my teaching endorsement for K-12. I intend on accomplishing this goal by attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha starting the fall semester of 2016. After attending UNO for 4 to 5 years I will begin my search for a high school instrumental music employment opportunity. Once I am employed I will be able to begin fueling the fire of passion in some students.
Money, fame, and promiscuity are the three main components of the American Dream, and what better way to get to that level than through music? The truth is, almost any other profession has a higher statistical chance of achieving this goal. Musicianship is a nearly impossible career plan to survive with. An artist will spend incalculable hours learning and mastering their craft, only to be oppressed by the community. No matter how much time or money a musician spends on his/her creations, the world will typically find a way to avert their success.
I’ve been playing music since before I knew how to pronounce the word “music.” I started off with just a toy xylophone playing a song I made up for my mom’s friend, Meagan. That was how the “seed” was planted. Since then, my passion for music has grown. My parents and I have been watering that seed with piano lessons, learning from great musicians, playing in the school band, as well as other methods. Now, Idyllwild Arts Academy seems like the greatest opportunity for me to grow and learn even more. I believe that this school will give me what I need to go farther musically as well as academically.
Music has always been an important part of my life. During high school I have developed areas of service and leadership through interests in children and gardening, which will continue to be major parts of my life.
with the ambition to be a musical icon. And it all began in the early
helped me from then on and even today. In the autumn of 2013 I registered for an Introduction
In education today, art studies are not often viewed as a priority for students and they very frequently get cut from school’s curriculum due to a lack of proper funding. Howeve...
Music has always been one of my passions in life. I have always loved to sing, listen to music as well as compose my own music. Every chance I get to let my emotions and feelings out, I usually end up singing, listening or composing music because it’s way for people to release. Anything that has to do with music would be a great career for me because music is a way some people’s escape route, whether it is emotions of being sad, happy, mad, joyful, etc. In my opinion, most music pieces have a meaning and it’s so beautiful. For these reasons and more, going to UCLA will help me pursue my goal in music history in the future. I think it will be exciting knowing the history of the hobbies I love. Although, not only will I learn about music history, but attending the University of California, Los Angeles will get the basic education and also have a chance to experience what life at college is like.
Individuals looking to enter the field of education often begin by selecting a college or university to complete undergraduate studies. Some college and university programs include the elements for a teaching license while other programs only meet the requirements of a Bachelor’s degree. The list of variations between university programs is extensive and often depends on the individual professors. An individual must decide which program will fit their personal needs and which program will best prepare them for a career in the music classroom. An educator’s training does not stop with a degree, once they enter the classroom music educators attend hours of professional development that is specific to their district, administration, and personal requests. The purpose of this literature review is to determine how music teacher training both pre-teaching and during their career affect retention of music educators.
Family and community have both been instrumental in my drive to pursue more out of
Kristen Pellegrino, an assistant professor of music education at the University of Texas at San Antonio, has a Ph.D. in music education, M.M. in violin performance, and a B.M. in music education and applied violin. ("Kristen Pellegrino, Music Education.", 1). As she elaborates in her journal, music programs can offer a sense of meaning to students partaking in these programs. She talks of how numerous scholars address the connections between the well-being of students and music making. Pellegrino says, “Stefanakis has written about music as a ‘holistic way in which we come to know ourselves and our relationship with the world’” (Pellegrino, 83). To explain further, comprehension of the world around us is heightened when engaged in music programs. Giving students a comprehensive perspective of the world also gives them the understanding they need in life. Being part of music programs that achieve this make many students feel involved, purposeful, and needed. “Music experiences create a sense of meaning and coherence in life” (Pellegrino,