Why I Want To Pursue A Major In College

Being the prime age of eight years old, weaving into the maze of people at Quad State Field Marching Competition, was the moment I wanted to pursue a career in music. Walking back, into the same building, on the same turf, at the age of fifteen in my high school marching band uniform, is when I knew I needed to pursue a career in music. Even at the young age of eight years old, I immediately asked my father what the requirements were to be a music teacher. The only words I listened to from his long, long answer was "...college." So I got planning. Because I started planning so early, I have accomplished key skills most music majors will learn in college, like playing multiple instruments. For example, one step in my planning that I took to enhance my future in my major was learning a few instruments prior to college. Additionally to learning the piano, I have mastered two other instruments and currently learning a third. Being thorough in what requirements are needed for your major in college can create less stress as college gets closer. I created a promising future for my college life since I have already started learning skills needed for my major that others have not. My great …show more content…
From a young age, I have always been very driven to go to college. On the other hand, many college students drop out or change their major due to intensity of their classes and lack of commitment to their future career (Crossley). From my commitment over the years to band and school, I have learned great results are created from large efforts in every little thing you do, from homework assignments, to auditions for bands, even though they will create stress. I am willing to take the extra step in college, like extra studying, reassigning myself a few more homework problems with a difficult section and so on, to increase my