Essay Question: Please explain the value of your involvement in the performing arts program as SJHHS and what you have gained through the experience. As well as how you will apply that knowledge in the future.
Thank you for your help!
"Love is like a violin. The music may stop now and then, but the strings remain forever." My love for music started when I was three years old, and after many obstacles my "strings" remain intact. I had my first opportunity to participate in a music program when I was in elementary school. There I auditioned for the CUSD Honor Orchestra and participated in the concerts. My love for music had just begun and I wanted to strengthen it. At MFMS I joined the orchestra and participated in the CUSD Honor Orchestra in both sixth and seventh. Seventh grade I moved up to the Advanced Orchestra. In eighth grade I was first chair first violin, which is the highest seat one can obtain. While I was in seventh and eighth grade I took opera classes outside of school to expand my musical knowlegde. After middle school I was afraid to continue with music, especially at SJHHS because there was no established music program. I was willing to take the risk, and help establish it. That is exactly what I did Freshman year, and I participated again in the CUSD Honor Orchestra, once again for my fifth year. I did not know that my last year in orchestra would be my sophomore year. When I tried to join orchestra junior year I faced schedule conflicts and had to drop the class. However, like my quote says "The music may stop now and then, but the strings remain forever," my love for music remained strong. I knew I had to continue in the performing arts program but I didn't know what to do. Choir was one of my options, but I had never sung in a choir before. I was scared, but once I started I didn't want to stop. Senior year came and I was excited to join orchestra once more. Sadly my schedule conflicts still existed, and I was unable to join. So I went back to choir, it's not that I didn't want to do it, but orchestra is what I would have preferred to do. I would do both if I could. This year I started off in the Mixed Choir, and I am now a member of the Chamber Choir. This year I was part of the CUSD Honor Choir Concert. I have been very involved in choir this year and I was given the Spirit of the Stallion award from Mr. De La Cruz. I will continue to work hard in both choirs this year.
Outside of school I am in a mariachi band. After my third audition I still remain section leader of the group. It is a very time consuming after school activity due to practices and performances.
In my near future I plan to either major or minor in music education. I want to teach other students what I know about music. Music will not benefit anyone if I don't share what I know. I want to share my love for music with others whether it be instrumental or vocal.
Thank you for your help!
"Love is like a violin. The music may stop now and then, but the strings remain forever." My love for music started when I was three years old, and after many obstacles my "strings" remain intact. I had my first opportunity to participate in a music program when I was in elementary school. There I auditioned for the CUSD Honor Orchestra and participated in the concerts. My love for music had just begun and I wanted to strengthen it. At MFMS I joined the orchestra and participated in the CUSD Honor Orchestra in both sixth and seventh. Seventh grade I moved up to the Advanced Orchestra. In eighth grade I was first chair first violin, which is the highest seat one can obtain. While I was in seventh and eighth grade I took opera classes outside of school to expand my musical knowlegde. After middle school I was afraid to continue with music, especially at SJHHS because there was no established music program. I was willing to take the risk, and help establish it. That is exactly what I did Freshman year, and I participated again in the CUSD Honor Orchestra, once again for my fifth year. I did not know that my last year in orchestra would be my sophomore year. When I tried to join orchestra junior year I faced schedule conflicts and had to drop the class. However, like my quote says "The music may stop now and then, but the strings remain forever," my love for music remained strong. I knew I had to continue in the performing arts program but I didn't know what to do. Choir was one of my options, but I had never sung in a choir before. I was scared, but once I started I didn't want to stop. Senior year came and I was excited to join orchestra once more. Sadly my schedule conflicts still existed, and I was unable to join. So I went back to choir, it's not that I didn't want to do it, but orchestra is what I would have preferred to do. I would do both if I could. This year I started off in the Mixed Choir, and I am now a member of the Chamber Choir. This year I was part of the CUSD Honor Choir Concert. I have been very involved in choir this year and I was given the Spirit of the Stallion award from Mr. De La Cruz. I will continue to work hard in both choirs this year.
Outside of school I am in a mariachi band. After my third audition I still remain section leader of the group. It is a very time consuming after school activity due to practices and performances.
In my near future I plan to either major or minor in music education. I want to teach other students what I know about music. Music will not benefit anyone if I don't share what I know. I want to share my love for music with others whether it be instrumental or vocal.