ipl-logo

Graduate School Application Essay

680 Words3 Pages

I am interested in applying for The John and Margaret O'Connell Memorial Scholarship for University of Massachusetts Amherst students who are residents of Norwood. I have decided to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst because of the amazing musical opportunities they have to offer. I am extremely interested in participating in all of the ensembles at the University of Massachusetts Amherst such as the Minuteman Marching Band, the Wind Ensemble and the Orchestra. I plan to major in Music Education in the fall of 2016, and I intend to obtain a master’s degree in this field. My career goal is to become a music teacher at the grade school level. As a music teacher, I will strive to give aspiring young musicians the memorable experiences …show more content…

I knew early on in high school that I wanted to be in a position of grade school music director after college, and therefore I would like to major in Music Education. That interest only grew when I started to take a more active leadership role in the music program at my school. I became the section leader of the mellophone section of the marching band and knew that I was making a positive impact on all of the young members of the program. This drive to help the younger students only became stronger when I became the drum major the summer before my senior year. I attended the Drum Major Academy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and learned skills to be a leader and an educator. As the marching band season pressed on, I was given more and more opportunities to teach the younger members of the ensemble, and that is when I knew that I couldn’t give up music or teaching. Now I am a volunteer staff member for the Coakley Middle School Honor Band. I assist the director of the program by running sectionals and helping individuals with their music. These experiences have given me the opportunity to teach young musicians lessons about friendship, leadership, cooperation, and musical skills. I would like to continue to commit myself to music

Show More
Related

  • Reflective Essay: Riverside Winter Marching Team

    702 Words  | 3 Pages

    During high school, my sister, Alyssa, and I were very involved in the fine arts. I was a part of Riverside High School’s Orchestra as a violinist and Alyssa is still currently a part of the Pride of Riverside Marching Band as a percussionist. While the band is growing and becoming more involved with the community, they struggle to find volunteers for the competitions and musical events. The event that I participated in for six hours on March 17, 2018, was a subsection of the band called Riverside Winter Percussion Ensemble. The student had a competition at Rock Hill High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, however, they only had one volunteer to help with prop set up, loading and un-loading of instruments.

    Read More

  • Texas A & M: My Goals For The Future

    574 Words  | 3 Pages

    At Marcus High School, I stayed involved heavily with band and drumline. These extracurriculars demanded immense time management and a sharp level of focus. During sophomore, junior and senior years, I was able to join the student leadership corps and become the leader of the Snareline, an instrument that requires high concentration in comparison to the rest of the band. I was tasked with making sure the incoming students understood their music, and if unable, I taught them. This position led me to become an understanding leader with the desire for greatness.

    Read More

  • Personal Statement: A Career In Music Education

    1481 Words  | 6 Pages

    2. How and when did you decide to enter teaching? Well I always played music as a kids, as you know, to help me cope in my everyday life. It was always such a huge part of who I was so it just seemed natural to want to share that. It was in high school that I really decided I wanted to teach.

    Read More

  • Adoption Personal Statement

    586 Words  | 3 Pages

    From the young age of twelve, I knew that I wanted to be a piano teacher. So, I did. I began teaching at 15 and figured I was all set for life. Then when I was 26 I adopted twins from Milwaukee county. I soon discovered their needs were greater than I had anticipated.

    Read More

  • Why I Want To Teach Special Education

    500 Words  | 2 Pages

    Ever since I could remember, I have always dreamed of becoming a teacher. When I was little I would pretend I was the teacher and my friends were my students. For the longest time I wanted to get my degree in elementary education and become a second grade teacher. I loved working with younger children and second grade was my favorite year in school. However, in high school, I changed my mind.

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: My Universal Music Career

    972 Words  | 4 Pages

    Did you have a dream when you were young? Something that you loved so much that you swore you would never give it up? I certainly did—music. I have written and performed music for the biggest part of my life; it was always something that I could depend on to make me happy and take the stress away. As I got older, I had multiple offers from managers.

    Read More

  • Music Therapy Personal Statement

    823 Words  | 4 Pages

    After discovering music therapy, I fell in love with the idea of working with children on a one on one basis. I believe my gentle nature has lead me to want to work on a one on one basis, instead of a full classroom. One of my biggest inspirations, for following my dream to become a music therapist was my high school chorus director, Linda Tieman. She brought me to Ohio University, and helped me to further explore music therapy. Mrs. Tieman introduced me to an Ohio University alumni, Jessica Lucas, who graduated with a music therapy degree.

    Read More

  • Statement Of Purpose For The Arts Leadership Program

    566 Words  | 3 Pages

    This realization is what led me to the Arts Leadership program. While I am uncertain of the exact job title I would like to hold, I know what I would like to do. My ideal position is one working in community outreach programs for arts organizations. I would like to be involved in something that includes putting together programs and fundraising events designed to help expose children to music and art. It is through my own experiences that I realized how the arts can help children perform better in school.

    Read More

  • Graduate School Application Essay

    649 Words  | 3 Pages

    For more than twenty years, my mother has been working as a financial accounting expert in Vietnam. Throughout my adolescence, as her position became more and more senior, she had to deal with enormous amount of work that often meant she had to work late into the night. Consequently, I volunteered to be her little assistant in the evening by simply copying data into books as well as rechecking calculations to check for errors. This basic training with my mother was my very first exposure to accounting and finance. As the years rolled on, I learnt a great many more fundamental financial terms, but more importantly, developed a comprehensive understanding of the symmetry of numbers, of what makes accounting and finance a career path I want to follow.

    Read More

  • Graduate School Application Essay

    641 Words  | 3 Pages

    My Yemeni heritage combined with living in the UK has given me a unique perspective and exposed me to aspects of the world that most people never experience. Particularly, the empowering ability of technology and innovation to improve and change people’s lives. I have always been curious and driven to investigate how and why things work. As soon as I was able to, I would disassemble my games consoles to understand each of their component’s functions and how they interacted together. This natural passion escalated to looking at coding languages and the logical way which code is written.

    Read More

  • Graduate School Application Essay

    695 Words  | 3 Pages

    I have always been fascinated by mathematics and, having a knack for the subject, I never had any doubt that I would choose mathematics at university. The excitement of solving a particularly tricky problem, or the sudden realisation when a particular thing clicks into place, makes the initial frustration all the more worthwhile. Currently at A2 I am studying: math, further math and physics. Subjects which I chose specifically to maximise my mathematical knowledge I gain as well as fully utilise my mathematical ability. During AS, I decided to study psychology along with my other subjects.

    Read More

  • Graduate School Application Essay

    473 Words  | 2 Pages

    Being Indian, I have always witnessed a culture of studying, not learning. Children would gulp down textbooks and vomit on the examination papers only to secure an A grade but, to no avail. Hence, I believe that the concept of rote-learning and standardised examinations is inherently flawed. Consequently, in a diverse country like India, even education systems need to diversify. Learning about the University of Edinburgh’s MSc Education (Comparative Education and International Development), I was intrigued by the suitability of the course to my intellectual needs.

    Read More

  • Graduate School Application Essay

    1126 Words  | 5 Pages

    “If you love what you do and are willing to do what it takes, it’s within your reach. And it’ll be worth every minute you spend alone at night, thinking and thinking about what it is you want to design or build. It’ll be worth it, I promise.” Steve Wozniak As a millennial, throughout my life I have seen new technologies come up in the blink of an eye and evolve at a whiplash-inducing pace.

    Read More

  • Graduate School Application Essay

    841 Words  | 4 Pages

    I undertook my Bachelor’s degree in Call and Media, there I spent significant years of my life, which helped me to understand my mission. I can’t say that these years was something like a vacation for me, however, despite all the obstacles and difficulties, this kind of education and quality of teaching helped me to develop the stamina and firmness. University manifested me that I must work hard to achieve my goals. My Bachelor’s coursework included educational psychology, curriculum and teaching methods, administration and policy of education and practicum.

    Read More

  • Sample Of Admission Essay Sample

    490 Words  | 2 Pages

    However, I am currently most involved with voice and piano. My dedication to music can be seen in that I founded and led an acapella group. In addition, I maintain a page where I post covers of songs; over the years it has grown to have just over seven thousand followers. Because of my passion for music, I felt it only made sense for me to continue fostering my musical growth during my college journey.

    Read More

More about Graduate School Application Essay

Open Document