Free College Admissions Essays: Music Analysis

The black notes stuck to the paper lifeless and perplexing. Staffs, treble clef, whole notes, quarter notes, what's the difference? Sitting and profoundly staring at my music sheets, attempting to make sense of the madness, music began to play. The music notes danced in animation as the piano played it's melody. My mind soon began to comprehend the musical terms being hurled my way. The musical comprehension could be felt by everyone in the room and the atmosphere was reshaped. The choral program began to expand my knowledge as: it required toilsome learning and understanding, it taught that hard work and practice was necessary while rewarding positive results, it also enlightened that in order to succeed one must put passion into everything they do.
One way my creative side is demonstrated is through singing; choir has been a hobby of mine since elementary school. My musically creative side has laid out a map of success for my future as it has taught me things that I personally couldn’t have learned without choir. Due to rigorous choir rehearsals, I now know that I can persevere through any issues I may face and leave with a positive outcome. Mandatory rehearsals and concerts put me on a schedule that taught me how to manage my time and to be strict with myself. My choir director always had this saying, “Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable”. This lead me to realize that I mustn't slack off, whether it be with time management, academic deadlines, or mandatory tasks. Not only was I taught discipline by my director, but I was also taught that passion is obligatory. Passion must be applied to every aspect of one’s life whether it be a hobby, academics or a career. Passionate creativity means pursuing something you love, and if you don’t love what you’re pursuing then what’s the