Topic : 07/18 The Power of Music

My son attends a fine arts magnet school in our town and last year they were named the Grammy Foundation's Signature School.  You cannot begin to imagine the opportunities that this honor gave the students of this school  Not only did they receive a $25,000 cash award, but twelve students from the school, my son included, were chosen to perform as an ensemble during the festivities of Grammy week!   Not only did they have the opportunity to perform in front of some of the industries' finest members, they also had the thrill of actually attending the Grammy ceremony itself.  And all of this was totally paid for by the Grammy Foundation.

In a time where many find that their arts programs are being slashed in order to accomodate athletic pursuits and other non-artistic endeavors, it is nice to know that the Grammy Foundation is actively working to keep arts in our schools!  Participation in the arts keeps our kids grounded...with a dedication and a discipline that many of us adults could only wish for.  Keep up the good work!!

 

 

In my opinion, music is one of the best things for a child or even an adult to have. You learn a lot about yourself and what you like. As well as learn about others. You can learn about the entire world just by listening to music. When my husband and I have kids, I am definitely going to have music on during my pregnancy and when my child is born. it helps their minds expand and I think it will make them smarter in the long run.

Hey there you ,lol how great is that your son &school mates rocking to the Grammys soon will be getting a Grammy. Rock on sis.CATHY

I might be a little late with this message; you know, about a year and a half... But that doesn't matter. I just thought I'd leave my thoughts on this episode, because I too am a music driven teenager. My story, well, re-telling all of it would be too long, but to say it short and sweetly, I've been through stuff that has scarred me for life. Music was the only thing that ever stuck by me, no matter what. There was a time when I felt life wasn't worthy of breathing for anymore, so I got into cutting, and I wanted to die like nothing I've ever felt before. The one thing that kept me going was music. Singing was a love of mine from when I was little, but showed itself to be a passion when I most needed something to show me a light, and it did. Three years after the drowning thoughts and behavior of one that wanted to die, I stand here, alive and well. All because of music, because of one band in articular that saved me; Evanescence. I still have my days, but all I have to do is sit quietly, and the melody that takes it all away comes to my mind, and turns out to be another song for my library. Just a little memory I thought I'd share.