My life goal is to earn a degree in Music Education with a Vocal and Chorus Concentration, become a church accompanist and own a music academy. This conclusion was not easy to obtain. For several years, I aimlessly strived for hopes and dreams of a blurry future. My high school years and now freshman year of college have served as a means to clarify my mission and goals in life.
After completing my ninth year of music study, I longed for a change in my career. Sitting through an hour lesson as a twelve year old, brought little excitement to my week. My music teacher, because she knew where such obstacles lead, strongly encouraged me to audition for an accompaniment opportunity in my church. Successfully completing the audition and receiving the job revitalized me and an unexplainably consistent amount of favor began to appear. A few weeks later, I opened my own private studio at age 13 with two students. In 2010, I was awarded “Most Dedicated Young Piano Teacher” by my teacher's district teaching association. After practicing with the choir and teaching my first 30-minute lesson, I knew I wanted to teach and direct for the rest of my life.
After finalizing my occupational goal, I noticed I was engrossed in life’s routine. With Homecoming activities approaching, my role as Student Council President increased to include more meetings and late nights preparing a fun filled week for the entire student body. My Advanced Placement classes seemed to intensify during this period and my students’ fall piano recitals neared. Bi-weekly meetings with my Girl Scout Troop and impending deadlines for the Yearbook cluttered my planner. On September 14, 2012, however, I was forced to slow down and analyze the meaning of my life when I was invol...
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...ranted. Now, I know that every second we are given is a blessing and is to be used to bring glory to God’s name.
The remaining scars from the accident serve as a daily reminder me of God’s unfailing grace and mercy and I am determined to use them as a tool for my ministry to equip students musically, but also, spiritually. The help of the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship will alleviate the burden of the numerous hidden costs of an education degree. Although Music Education majors are required to pay several fees before the semester starts, the costs of classroom supplies for student teaching, travel expenses, and the several certification examinations are not included. With the aid of the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship, I will have the means to complete my most important mission and goal: to share God’s love to as many people as possible through Music education.
Life is a journey paved with colorful experiences. Mine have lead me on a path to helping others. Continuing my education in a subject that I find fascinating has brought me incredible fulfilment. My goal is to complete The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program.
To understand a musician’s work, one might need to understand their personal journey. While delving into the effects of musical therapy, I had a chance to interview Matt Jennings a songwriter/musician who plays piano in a worship band at Bear Creek Community Church in Merced, California. On Saturday, February 19, I sat down with Matt ...
During the summer after I graduated from high school, the pastor of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Pastor Ron Barber, and his wife, Mary-Beth, approached me about committing to their ministry full-time. After a few weeks of thoughtful consideration, I decided that this would be a wonderful opportunity to improve my musical abilities and gain experience. For just over two years, I’ve been Pine Grove’s only full-time pianist. Over the course of this past semester, I volunteered an average of three hours per week at Pine Grove Baptist Church; and I was overwhelmingly grateful to receive credit for my time.
"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.
Music can take on many meaning and there are many forms of music that come in different languages through out the world. So is it reasonable to conclude that music does affect a person mood and personality through out his or her life. Despite the fact the music play such an important role in a person life, there are still people that do not care about the art the cultural behind different type of music that we experience in everyday life. In his podcasts, “Why Do Listeners Enjoy Music that Makes them Weep?” professor David Huron talk about how his research of psychology help him related to the study of humanities which could be connect to the understanding of systematic musicology in a human mind. With this idea we as listeners can engage it with the different way that people can interact with music in their life and understand more about what cause the mood and emotion that a person feel when they experience music.
He pushed me to let my voice be heard, not just to receive the A that I desired, but because he believed that I had musical talent. It was from his encouragement that I received attention from other peers and my teachers. Finally, I had been noticed for doing something remarkable- other than certificates that I had previously been awarded for academics. Now, when I spoke- or sang, rather,- people began to listen. I had haphazardly discovered a talent of mine that may have gone unnoticed if I allowed myself to switch classes to one of a higher academic rigour to assuage the fears that came with being a perfectionist.
In 2011, schools with music programs had a 90.2 percent graduation rate as opposed to schools without these advantages only having a 72.9 percent graduation rate. Funding issues have generated controversial debates about whether or not music programs should remain in schools. Although critics say that schools’ limited funds should be spent on improving on the quality of education, statistics have argued for the other side. Providing music education in schools prepares students for the workplace, causes higher attendance and graduation rates, and increases test scores.
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.
Music has always been an important part of my life. Upon entering the fifth grade, my parents bought me a flute, at my insistence. After moderate success playing the flute, I saw greener grass on the other side of the musical fence. Singing just had to be easier than making music with a long metal pipe. My perception and reality did not exactly match. Singing has its own subtleties and complexities which are not readily apparent to the casual observer. Abandoning the flute for singing, I began taking voice lessons in the tenth grade. My voice teacher was very experienced and encouraged me to pursue my interest in music beyond high school. After much deliberation, I decided to major in voice during college. This path would be fraught with unforeseen difficulties and exciting challenges.
A goal I achieved was when I graduated from high school many years ago. I was the first one in my family to graduate from high school. It was a big accomplishment for me and my mom. Graduating was my goal. I wanted to make my mom proud, life happens I couldn't go to college then but I told myself one day I will full field my dream to have a career. I meet my career advisor at a job fair and am here enrolled to be a medical assistant. My new goal is to work real hard to get the best grades I can possibly get and to have perfect attendance at the end off the medical assistant program. Am going use my time wisely, get all my work done in time and ask for help if I don't understand something.
“Troy Boston is from Washington D.C. and is a multi-talented student in the seventh-grade at Jefferson Junior High School. He is 12 years old and plays both the French horn and Percussion. Troy began playing both instruments in the third grade, but after a year, the music program was cut leaving him to fell “very disappointed.” The music teacher at his school tried to keep the program running, but he could not raise sufficient funds. VH1 Save The Music came to Marie Reed Community Learning Center and donated $10,000 worth of instruments, and Troy “felt blessed.” He feels grateful that he has had the chance to be introduced to music. Troy’s talents are not limited to music. He is also a black-belt in Karate and is a member of the Dance Institute of Washington D.C. taking ballet, tap and jazz. Troy says that music has “allowed him a great opportunity at such a young age.” He enjoys “playing and dancing” to music. Music helps him “to relax” and to stay “calm and open-minded.” Troy favorite thing about playing music is when he “gets all the notes right. I feel excellent.”
College is the main goal of my life. It is a life dream to go to college to get a degree and get a successful job. Everything that I have done until this point is to get to college. During my senior year I plan to apply to many colleges and to take the SAT's to get into college. My GPA and SAT scores will be crucial for me to get into college. With college I will further my business career, making more successful in the field I enjoy doing.
My internship at San Gabriel has challenged me in ways I never knew were possible. My first experience directing a choir, as an independent ...
The career of music varies from teachers, private vocal coaches, orchestras, professional singers, and many more. But one thing is clear, I want to delve into the world of the music and spend my life performing or teaching. There will always be a demand for music, so this career is endless in opportunities. A person doesn’t have to be a professional singer with a contract to make a difference in music; anybody can.
My goal is to go to college and then have a career. It 's a goal that probably a lot of people have,