Alkhafaji,+Amir

Amir's Page Goals

1. I plan to improve my over all technique in regards to air control and sound quality as a result. To measure as well as achieve this goal, I intend to compair my sound to the sound of the leaders in my section, so as to get a better sense of the tone and quality of the desired sound. I also intend to practice air control exercises before, during, and after playing.

2.I would like to get a better sense of theory knowledge. To accomplish this, I should read my music and try to interprit the meanings of the dynamic markings, tempo markings, etc... This can be measured by consistantly testing my knowledge of these markings, I can get a better sense of what I know and don't know. This is a good goal! You will need to find some other ways to assess this goal thoug - dynamics and tempo markings are not necessarily part of music theory. You will want to study chords, intervals, etc. I can provide you with some materials to get you started!!

3. My over all goal in band this year is an up ward progression in all positive aspects of band, wheather that is intonation, listining, dynamics, etc... I intend to keep track of my over all progress by constantly compairing my self to others in my section.

Essay

//How Music Has Shaped My Life// The music I chose to play and listen to characterize my personality and my characteristics. Music has inspired me to strive to be better in everything I do, regardless of the odds. Music has given me a break during the school day, well music is hard work, it's just work I enjoy therefore to me it is considered a break from every day stresses. Music is an expression of emotions.

If I didn't have music, I wouldn't have the friends I do today. Music teaches the freedom of expressiom, therefore it is important that we take the oportunities given to use to find music that best supports our individuality. Individuality its self is characterized by the combinations of music we listen to, the songs we listen to most often, the songs that prevoke certain emotions and our individual personalities.

In respect to music, music has shaped my life in too many ways to disscribe. Without music I would be an empty sheel, secluded to the world, but because I listen to music I become more exposed to culture, as well as freedome of expression. Music gives me the oportunity to connect all aspects of learning into this one class, therefore with out music class I would not be as versitile, or as unders tanding as I am today. Music also gives one insight about how they can observe others' emotions. Music allows everyone to enjoy themselves depending on the type of music they like and apprechiate. Music connects me to my self, my friends, and the world. Very good essay!