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 * ===GOAL 1: My first goal is to improve finger flexibility and speed. This is of extreme importance because it affects the timing portion of music. It also affects my tone because I need to get a certain amount of air in my instrument to produce the pitch of each note when I play the ryhthm. This damages my sound and prevents me from playing the musical idea that the music intended to produce.===
 * ===GOAL 2: My second goal is to work on rhythm. I tend to focus on perfecting just the notes when I sould be doing that AND playing the rhythm correctly. I know the note value of each type of note rhythm but I struggle with playing it the way it is written.===
 * ===GOAL 3: My third goal is to work on my posture when playing. Good air flow equals good sound. Holding my instrument at the proper angle helps my instrument stay in tune, and prevents it from going flat. Sitting up straight will help my lungs dispense more air compared to slouching. Having my legs uncrossed, will help me keep time for tricky rhythms and prevent slouching.===

===To achieve finger flexibility and speed, I am going to slow down tricky parts of my music, and repeat and run through them a couple times. I will practice the fingerings repeatedly to make sure that I have each note down. To improve rhythm, I will also try breaking them down instead of rushing through the timing and concentrating solely on the notes. To do well on my posture, I will work on sitting up straight, having my legs uncrossed, and holding my instrument at the proper angle.===

WHAT MUSIC MEANS TO ME:
==== Music has truly touched me. I began my musical career in elementary school. Ever since then, I feel like the world of music has shaped me into the person I am today. I feel like it has helped me discover who I am as an individual. I feel more connected and bonded with the rest of the world whenever I play music. I always enjoy understanding the unique musical idea behind a piece, as well as bringing the notes on a page of paper to life through my instrument. ==== Music has been such a great friend and mentor in my life. It empowers me with the courage to tackle a new piece of music, and gives me the strength to feel more confident in playing music in general. Music has always guided me to do my best and to constantly improve my musical techniques in playing my instrument and reading music. It motivates me to correctly play the tempo and notes of a piece instead of just rushing through the music or ignoring the key signature. In addition, it always teaches me the valuable lessons of patience and teamwork. Speaking of teamwork, music is so much fun with friends! Not only does playing music help you stay close to the friends you already have, but it helps you make new friends. It is truly amazing to be able to spend time meeting new people AND spending time making music. Music provides the unique opportunity to have a family that you bond and grow with throughout the entire learning experience. Music has touched me as an individual. It has changed my life for the better by giving me a self identity as a musician and as an individual. It has taught me valuable lessons, and empowered me with lifelong lessons, friends, and the ability to play music. Music is a truly timeless art that can transcend time. It has changed my life forever.

SIX WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME AS A MUSICIAN:
1.) Persistent: If I am struggling with a difficult rhythm, I do my best to spend time and practice that section. 2.) Appreciative: I can't imagine living my life without music. I am so grateful for the school's music program. 3.) Trustworthy: If there is a group assignment in band, you can count on me to contribute. 4.) Ambitious: I am always eager to start working on a new tune or a new musical project or performance. 5.) Devoted: As a musician, I will never give up on my muiscal career. I will always find time for music in my life. 6.) Blessed: I feel truly blessed to have music in my life. It has shaped me as a person,and has always been there for me.

=__** UPDATE: 12/25/14 **__=
 * ** GOAL 1: My FINGER FLEXIBILITY AND SPEED **** has improved since I last created my goals. My range and speed for fingering different notes in a shorter amount of time has increased. I do, however, think that I need to improve on the clarity of the notes I play whenever I have a shorter amount of time to play them in. The pitch of the notes also happen to occasionally lack in fullness when I rush. **
 * ** GOAL 2: My RHYTHM has slightly improved. I am better at speeding up or slowing down whenever there is a time signature change. I can also play ties and slurs better. I need to work on remembering to give every note their full value according to the time signature. **
 * ===GOAL 3: My POSTURE is much better. Since slouching has prevented me from having a full sound in the past, I have worked on sitting up straighter for good sound. Even though it can be difficult to correct bad posture, it is worth it. My sound is Much better since I have worked on having good posture while I play my instrument.===

Steph Hannah's Eat the Crumbs
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Katy Perry's Dark Horse
[] Selena Gomez's Slow Down []

=2 Pieces of Music That I Enjoy Performing=

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 * Wicked's For Good

Wonderland's Home []

=‍Band Piece: Crystals= In the song Crystals, there are many trills and odd harmonies. There is also whistling and singing in the song.

These musical aspects are incorporated because Crystals is a very complex piece that brings the listeners to the underwater dimension with its creative yet unique style.
To accurately perform the style of the song as the composer intended, I have to pay extra attention to the cues, the dynamics, and the values of the notes. I also have to pay attention to the accents or special markings of a note that indicate trills or other special musical ornaments. ‍