Art and music are basic people features. Humankind and art cannot function without one another. We have the burning yearning to create, whatever this may be and however small or large. The connection with sound is inevitible, either to make it or take pleasure in it. People have always found music significant in their lives, whether for enjoyment in listening, the emotional response, performing, or making. This is no different for classical music or contemporary concert music. Both musics have immense worth for our society; however, the problem everyone knows in this field is the fact that this music is unknown and hence underappreciated. As a musician and artist it is my responsibility that others can learn to enjoy the art for which We have utter passion.
It goes without saying 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 in the last two decades (declining music instruction in schools on the local level, resistance to increased NEA funding and less visibility of the arts on the national level; allow us to hope that administration will proceed to reverse these trends).
A lot of people may still believe that classical music is for the rich, older, and the well-educated. Others may feel awkward about going to classical music events because they feel as if they need to act and dress a certain way in order to enter the concert or recital hall. Even 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 indeed the case, as with nearly any stereotype, it's not entirely true. With the impression that concert music has on society, the majority decide that it is not for them just because they believe it possesses no relevance or worth on their lives. This is further compounded by the past government's lack of interest in promoting and supporting the arts, whether it is to finance arts organizations or arts education.
Now, the present government give us hope and we have seen evidence of its commitment; but most importantly our American society must know that anyone can find appeal and pleasure in live concert music.
It goes without saying 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 in the last two decades (declining music instruction in schools on the local level, resistance to increased NEA funding and less visibility of the arts on the national level; allow us to hope that administration will proceed to reverse these trends).
A lot of people may still believe that classical music is for the rich, older, and the well-educated. Others may feel awkward about going to classical music events because they feel as if they need to act and dress a certain way in order to enter the concert or recital hall. Even 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 indeed the case, as with nearly any stereotype, it's not entirely true. With the impression that concert music has on society, the majority decide that it is not for them just because they believe it possesses no relevance or worth on their lives. This is further compounded by the past government's lack of interest in promoting and supporting the arts, whether it is to finance arts organizations or arts education.
Now, the present government give us hope and we have seen evidence of its commitment; but most importantly our American society must know that anyone can find appeal and pleasure in live concert music.
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