Now that I have my eccentric side out of the way, I like to begin by saying that music is important. We incorporate it in our lives everyday. When we hear the noise of a crowd or the clatter of dishes, is that really noise or potential musicals? Possibly both, depending on who you talk to.
Mostly, it is important to learn how to play this type of "music." Why? Is it because I say so? Not really. It is an essential skill that everyone develops. To think of it in other terms, imagine yourself with a new schedule. You find yourself lost at first but then you get the "rhythm" of your schedule. Which is why a music talent, more specifically: drums which teach rhythm is important. But my golden rule is:
I want to show that there is talent and potential out there in the world. All one has to do is look for it and work on it. I want to encourage people who have nothing else to do or are bored to experience a new skill they may not even have. This experience and opportunity can help one grow and hopefully write musicals.
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I love the fact that you’re trying to use music to make a statement. Not only will you be embracing and discovering new things about yourself, but also introducing a new form of music to Chinquapin. Chinquapin has already embraced the guitar ensemble and I’m sure they will give you the opportunity to do the same with your drums. I think your project will be very popular with a lot of students because not only does it give them a chance to create music but also express themselves as well.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea, but have you considered going beyond just teaching students how to play on a drum kit. I know the school has a bunch of drumming equipment other than just the drum kit that hasn’t been put to use at all. Perhaps you could start a drum core as well; I’m pretty sure Holy Anne use to be in a drum core. Maybe you could talk to her about it and try and get a Chinquapin drum core going.
ReplyDeleteLike Otilio, I wonder if you are broadening the scope of your project a bit. What is the importance of rhythm anyway?
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