Featured below are some thoughts from students regarding their music programs.
Question 1: Why have you decided to continue with your instrument?
Question 2: What do you think has been most beneficial to you throughout your time as a student in music?
Question 3: What do you like about music/your instrument?
Question 4: Do you think music has allowed you to reach other goals outside of the classroom?
Below are the instruments that the participants play and how long they have been playing for.
Baritone; 1 year
Baritone; 4 years
Cello; 4 years
Cello; 9 years
Cello; 10 years
Clarinet; 5 years
Double Bass; 5 years
Flute; 6 years
Flute; 7 years
Percussion; 3 years (2x)*
Percussion; 5 years
Percussion; 7 years
Trombone; 8 years
Trumpet; 3 years
Trumpet; 8 years
Viola; 5 years (2x)*
Violin; 4 years
Violin; 5 years (3x)**
Violin; 9 years
Violin; 11 years
Baritone; 4 years
Cello; 4 years
Cello; 9 years
Cello; 10 years
Clarinet; 5 years
Double Bass; 5 years
Flute; 6 years
Flute; 7 years
Percussion; 3 years (2x)*
Percussion; 5 years
Percussion; 7 years
Trombone; 8 years
Trumpet; 3 years
Trumpet; 8 years
Viola; 5 years (2x)*
Violin; 4 years
Violin; 5 years (3x)**
Violin; 9 years
Violin; 11 years