Wertz,+David

=__**Three measurable goals for me are**__=
 * To gain faster and more accurate articulation as to do a chromatic scale faster
 * To become more confident in the notes put out; more in tune. This can be measured with a tuner. media type="youtube" key="p7HmIi58sc4" height="315" width="420" align="right"
 * To work harder as a musician and put forth all effort no matter the outcome working towards my goal of becoming a drum major.

Music has shape who I am today in a number of ways, good friends, my grades increased, and I learned how to express myself. Firstly, of course as with all the musical people anywhere you go they are like a family and I am part of that. Being in band, orchestra, chorus, and other ensembles I have many friends and "family" who I could talk to with just about anything. Secondly music hasn't only helped me with counting to four but, I understand a good work ethic. By not having a specific way to do your work there is no way around not having a good strong work ethic. Also music isn't limited to learning one thing for instance in music class you don't only learn about music but, history, math (subdivision), science (sound waves, tuning), and also physiology (moods, effects of audiences feelings). Finally and most important I learned how to express myself and be myself. I'm no longer just a teen I feel I have purpose. Another way of looking at it is along the lines of performing music I learned to feel the emotions of what I'm playing, it's not just playing the right notes. Music is the most important thing in my life because without it I wouldn't be myself which is kind of hard.

Six words that describe me as a musician :)…….

Persistent, Prideful, naive, productive, shy, and intimidated.

I am Persistent because even if I play something wrong or mess up I keep on going. I will always not stop and in any situation. An example of this is during band camp no matter how many times I was told I was wrong and being a bad marcher I stuck to it and kept on trying my hardest. I am Prideful because I can’t say this enough but every time I preformed the halftime show, even at practices, I have a prideful mindset. I know I’m not the best but I’m proud enough to do my best no matter what. I’m proud of every rehearsal and every sound I put out. On a side note one of my mindsets is never regret which means don’t not do things that later on you could regret that you didn’t try. I am naïve because I’m always learning a new technique or skill daily. I feel I will never stop learning I’m only just a baby in the performing arts area of my life. I feel I have tons of tons of “stuff” to learn in all aspects. I am productive because I know how to work towards a goal and accomplish it. I’m always working on my tone which is most important to me. I also work on my articulation and speed as well but not as much. I try my best to make others happy with what I put out and to do that I have to be productive in what I do. I am defiantly shy I am not real comfortable with my trumpet as I am with piano. Now that I am sitting and thinking about it, I feel more confident on piano because I know I’m going to hit the note that guarantee is true if you press the right key it’s going to be correct. Whereas the trumpet or viola you really have to listen and tune yourself which is ok but my ears aren’t quite there yet. Finally I feel intimidated as a musician. Always having to compete to keep yourself high and others criticism. I also feel that after working hard enough to make it in swe I deserve a bit more than 3rd in concert band. Sorry about the ranting. I’m ok with the 3rd part I gives me a chance to work on listing on tuning with the bottom of the pyramid in the trumpet section. I feel the words that describe me as a musician are good but could be better and better ones will come in the future.

Sorry about this coming in now it is just I noticed I did the wrong essay so I wanted to make it right before you read it. Thanks J