If someone asked me if I could live without any music for one year, I would answer no. Music adds a little color to my everyday life in college and at home. I listen a variety of different genres which alters depending on the mood I am in. Whether it’s singing in the ladies’ ensemble, learning a new instrument, or listening to my favorite artists during my strolls, music has always played an essential part in my life. During my senior year of high school I joined the ladies’ ensemble. Besides mumbling “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” once with a class of forty students in elementary school, I had no singing experience. The ladies’ ensemble consisted of four students; Teddi (soprano), Ricole (soprano), Iole (soprano), and I (bass). I enjoyed being the foundation of all the music that we rehearsed and performed together. However, I dreamed of singing a solo by myself, and the state singing competition at Emery High School gave that opportunity. Confidence never deemed to be my strong suite in life, however, achieving a “superior” rank for my solo Danny Boy helped life my spirits. I am less anxious now when I sing and perform in front of people. In addition to voice lessons, I also took piano
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I really have developed a liking for new and developing artists, such as Courtney Barnes and Bishop Briggs. Courtney Barnes is a folk-rock artist that has only been active in the music industry since 2015. Like a fanfare in classical music, his song Fire never loses power with its fearless percussion and prominent guitar. Sarah Grace McLaughlin also known as Bishop Briggs, is an indie-pop that has also only have been active in this music industry since 2015. Her song “River” is only half as fast a “Fire”, but still delivers in performance and sound. Both of these artists and songs, give me energy and confidence which is why I listen to them more frequently than other artists.
I really have developed a liking for new and developing artists, such as Courtney Barnes and Bishop Briggs. Courtney Barnes is a folk-rock artist that has only been active in the music industry since 2015. Like a fanfare in classical music, his song Fire never loses power with its fearless percussion and prominent guitar. Sarah Grace McLaughlin also known as Bishop Briggs, is an indie-pop that has also only have been active in this music industry since 2015. Her song “River” is only half as fast a “Fire”, but still delivers in performance and sound. Both of these artists and songs, give me energy and confidence which is why I listen to them more frequently than other artists.