By the age of eight I had decided that I wanted to play an instrument. That’s when I came across this astonishing group of youth members that used music and education as a way to reach out to those in the crowds and as individuals, a percussion group that goes by the name of Sheltered Reality (SR). SR is a nonprofit organization that began in late 1996 that has dedicated itself to being a youth-oriented project that motivates others to advocate for those in need, especially children and families. Percussion was the first instrument that I had come across. A few years later at the age of ten, I was introduced to the recorder. In the early stages of fifth grade, age eleven, I was introduced to the alto recorder. Towards the end of fifth grade I had decided to go the beginners band night at Ripon High School at 5:25 p.m. From then on, my primary instrument had been clarinet with percussion being my secondary, but later in middle school my …show more content…
I enjoy creating and playing the various styles of music. With the ability to read and create music, I embody passion and galvanize. Music creates a gateway, in which, I am able to empower my own world of creativity and compassion. Throughout the various pieces that I have been so fortunate to take part of, I have felt a diversity of emotions that may have included anger, fear, love and hate that transforms into an electrifying energy that heightens musical phrases to another level. Personally, I have felt all of these emotions by just rehearsing and performing with a concert band, jazz ensemble or wind ensemble, as well as pieces from an honors band or solo ensemble. You know that you have performed a perfect performance when you can see the audience let their emotions go or by hearing the voice of an individual somewhere in the audience say “beautiful” before the clapping begins. All of these aspects captivate my senses and are the reasons why so many have a dedicated passion for