York High School Reflection

Every “blue day” at the York High School begins with my block one class: Chorus. I cannot say that Chorus has been one of my favorite classes, or even a class a specifically liked, however I can say that I have learned lessons that I will worship forever. I realize that I have been given the opportunity to grow musically, but for me this class was much more. I often thought of this class as a course that was required, but when stories were shared, and observations were collected in my mind, I realized that this class was so much more. I learned the importance of trying new things and always giving myself the ability to grow. I can recall certain moments I have had in this class where I connected to words that our chorus director recited or
Being the singer I am, I sit on the side of the room that looks into the chorus office. I know that I am graded on my “eyes” and I am aware that I should be really engaged in what is happening, but I cannot help myself from looking at the quotes that are leaned up against the glass right in my view point for the whole duration of class. The two that draw my attention the most interest me in ways that make me think. “Life isn’t about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself” I am not sure who wrote this quote, but I believe it is the opposite of what I am always told to do. In movies you see characters “looking” for themselves. I have always liked the idea of “finding” myself, but I always felt that I already knew who I was. The idea of creating myself has influenced me in ways that seem unimaginable. The other sign reads “Unlearn the irrelevant” This means many things to me and I cannot really define it. It just makes me feel like its okay to like different things, and be my own person. I have become used to looking at these signs 2-3 times a week and a million times each class. I have grown to memorize these words and I have grown to live by them. In a way they have helped me become who I am
We have done sight readings mostly every month. To get a “100” on a sight reading, used to be the only acceptable grade in my mind. The term “100” in school has been perceived in our minds to represent perfection. While singing in a group of 70 I realize that everyone has a different idea of what perfection in singing is. So, while writing this I ask myself what “100” mean to me? 100 is passion and courage. I am curios what everyones personal perfection is. I realized that as long as a show passion and am not fearful in my work I will be proud of myself. I no longer strive for the 100, but i strive to do my best. I use this strategy in all classes, and in real