Music therapy

One main professional opportunity is music therapy. I am basically doing a simpler version of it. Music therapy is when you go to a person who is diagnosed with a disease, and you relate with them through music. There are a lot of colleges that offer music therapy in their music education program. It is known that you have to start in music education, and then work your way into music therapy. I think that this would be a great opportunity because you can talk to people that you wouldn't normally talk to, and help people grow into music and feel better about themselves.

Taking Action (Finally)

After a lot of searching, failed attempts at phone calls, and stress, my authority finally contacted me back. I changed my authority, to Virginia Folk, who is also in the nursing department at Pleasant Acres. I emailed her and asked her if it was okay for my project to take place, and she replied with a positive response. I was allowed to play there, and the only thing we need to work out are the details, like where, how many people I'm bringing, exc. Since I'm planning on taking action around Christmas time (I'm playing Christmas music), my plan is to talk with Mr. Martini, the band director here at CYHS, and see what instruments and music he thinks is best to play there. Then, I will call my authority and see what dates are available for us to play. So far, my plan is working out very smoothly!

Pitch Day

Pitch day was a lot like I was told and expected it to be, but it still came as a surprise. Since a lot of the administration and staff were there, some pressure was placed on my shoulders, as well as others, in ensuring that we did our very best to impress them, and as it turned out we did. I found it necessary to try to keep quiet, as I found that some of the parents talked in a quiet manner, and it was difficult to hear. I was still nervous, but I knew that I knew my presentation well, and it helped a lot because Abby was stationed right next to me, and it helped to have a best friend there, so we could be nervous together.