Art and music are basic human functions. Humankind and art cannot operate without one another. We have the burning craving to create, whatever this may be and however small or large. The interaction with sound is inevitible, either to make it or get pleasure in it. People have always found music significant in their lives, whether for enjoyment in listening, the psychological 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 everybody knows in this field is that this music is unknown and hence underappreciated. As a musician and artist it is indeed my responsibility that others can learn how to enjoy the art for which I have utter passion.
It should be a public knowledge that in mainstream American culture, concert music is not really a large part of people's lives. There are still stigmas that add to this, as well as the practices of the government during the past 20 years (declining music education 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).
Most people might still think that classical music is for the rich, older, as well as the well-educated. Others may feel awkward about about to classical music events because they feel as if they have to act and dress a specific 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, nearly all decide that it is not for them simply because they believe it possesses no relevance or worth to their lives. This is further compounded by the past government's lack of interest in promoting and supporting the humanities, whether it is to invest in arts organizations or arts education.
Now, the present government provide us with hope and we have seen evidence of its commitment; but most importantly our American society requires to think that everybody is able to find appeal and enjoyment in live concert music.
It should be a public knowledge that in mainstream American culture, concert music is not really a large part of people's lives. There are still stigmas that add to this, as well as the practices of the government during the past 20 years (declining music education 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).
Most people might still think that classical music is for the rich, older, as well as the well-educated. Others may feel awkward about about to classical music events because they feel as if they have to act and dress a specific 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, nearly all decide that it is not for them simply because they believe it possesses no relevance or worth to their lives. This is further compounded by the past government's lack of interest in promoting and supporting the humanities, whether it is to invest in arts organizations or arts education.
Now, the present government provide us with hope and we have seen evidence of its commitment; but most importantly our American society requires to think that everybody is able to find appeal and enjoyment in live concert music.
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