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What does
music mean to you?
Music has been a prominent and important part of my life since almost before
I can remember. Playing the violin helped to define me as an individual and
it has helped me connect with others in a way that can only be achieved
through music. Essentially, music is the foundation for my existence.
How does
music relate or directly affect your other interests?
Music, being a very social activity, has helped me to meet countless other
musicians who have quickly become very good friends who I spend time with
outside of rehearsals. In addition (though I can’t prove it) I strongly
believe that playing music from an early age helped me in all areas of
creativity including art and photography, some of my other pastimes.
Describe the greatest experience or opportunity you’ve had because of
music?
Every summer since I turned 9, I spent a portion of my summer at the Ottawa
Suzuki Strings music camp. My time there not only improved my technical
skill, musicality, and musical knowledge, but also introduced me to many
phenomenal young musicians that I consider to be some of my best friends and
provided an opportunity to work closely with some truly outstanding adult
players as well.
Where do you
envision music taking you in the future?
I can only
hope that my future continues to revolve around music; even more so than it
does today. I hope to make a life, both personal and professional, that is
run by my violin playing whether it be as a music teacher, performer, or
composer. I don’t yet know which of these branches I might follow but I
love nothing more than to perform music for others while I am becoming
increasingly more interested in passing on my training and I hope to explore
more thoroughly the complex art of composition. There is so much left to
learn about music that even a lifetime isn’t enough!
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