Art and music are basic human capabilities. Humankind and art cannot perform without one another. We've got the burning yearning to create, whatever it may be and however tiny or large. The connection with sound is inevitible, either to make it or take pleasure in it. Folks have always found music significant in their lives, whether for enjoyment in listening, the mental response, performing, or making. This is no different for classical music or contemporary concert music. Both musics have immense worth for our particular society; however, the matter everyone knows in this field is the fact that this music is little known and hence underappreciated. As a musician and artist it is indeed my responsibility that others can discover how to enjoy the art for which We have utter passion.
It is obvious that in mainstream American culture, concert music is not a large part of people's lives. There are still stigmas that contribute to this, as well as the practices of the government during the past 20 years (declining music instruction in schools on the local level, resistance to increased NEA funding and fewer visibility of the arts on the national level; allow us to hope that administration can start to reverse these trends).
A lot of people might still think that classical music is for the rich, older, as well as the well-educated. Others may feel awkward about going to classical music events since they feel as if they have to act and dress a specific way in order to enter the concert or recital hall. All the more, the pretentiousness and elitism that some artists exhibit is amplified by some tv programs, commercials, drama, books, by people of influence and even themselves, which distance musicians from mainstream society.
While some of this is valid, when it comes to nearly any stereotype, it is not entirely true. With the impression that concert music has on society, nearly all decide that it is not for them just because they believe it possesses no relevance or worth for their lives. This is further compounded by the past government's lack of interest in promoting and supporting the arts, whether it is to fund arts organizations or arts education.
Now, the current government give us hope and we have seen evidence of its commitment; but most importantly our American society requires to believe that everybody can find appeal and pleasure in live concert music.
It is obvious that in mainstream American culture, concert music is not a large part of people's lives. There are still stigmas that contribute to this, as well as the practices of the government during the past 20 years (declining music instruction in schools on the local level, resistance to increased NEA funding and fewer visibility of the arts on the national level; allow us to hope that administration can start to reverse these trends).
A lot of people might still think that classical music is for the rich, older, as well as the well-educated. Others may feel awkward about going to classical music events since they feel as if they have to act and dress a specific way in order to enter the concert or recital hall. All the more, the pretentiousness and elitism that some artists exhibit is amplified by some tv programs, commercials, drama, books, by people of influence and even themselves, which distance musicians from mainstream society.
While some of this is valid, when it comes to nearly any stereotype, it is not entirely true. With the impression that concert music has on society, nearly all decide that it is not for them just because they believe it possesses no relevance or worth for their lives. This is further compounded by the past government's lack of interest in promoting and supporting the arts, whether it is to fund arts organizations or arts education.
Now, the current government give us hope and we have seen evidence of its commitment; but most importantly our American society requires to believe that everybody can find appeal and pleasure in live concert music.
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