Homework by Carolina Bruxelas

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Essay:


Music has an incredibly important role in our daily lives. It is present everywhere. What is happening with our soundtrack? What is its status in the world today? In this essay, I shall explore this theme from the professional musician’s and the school music teacher’s point of view, giving my own opinion on music in our society.

It is a fact that music is more available to us than ever before. From the music channels, continuingly broadcasting the latest releases, to the devices which enable us to store and transport in our pockets, what once were piles of CDs and thousands of vinyl, music is always surrounding us. It is very frequent to find live music in small local venues. In the subway, for instance, rare are the days when you do not hear music. But where is music more important than in a party? It is a fundamental part of any festivity.

Professional musicians are seen as highly skilled individuals yet their earnings do not always reflect their talent. In contrast to this, great well-known performers, as famous pop stars, gain a great deal. From the classical point of view, however, it is really hard to find orchestral positions, which is quite demoralizing for those who spent their lives improving their skills.

On the question of teaching music in school, teachers state that not enough is done. People tend to regard music as a less important part of the curriculum than mathematics. At the same time, children who learn music at a young age benefit academically. This is not to say that everyone should be able to read music, as it is not a fundamental life skill.

No one would dispute the fact that music brings many benefits. Not only it improves the social life of the performers, but it also allows people to be creative. Considering the advantages of listening to music, it is both relaxing and enjoyable.

Music is very important in our lives. If music was given more value, maybe much more talented performers would be discovered and maybe that would result in greater joy to us all.


Carolina