Art and music are basic human activities. Humankind and art cannot perform without one another. We've got the burning yearning to create, whatever it may be and however little or grand. The connection with sound is inevitable, either to make it or take pleasure in it. People have always found music significant in their lives, whether for enjoyment in listening, the mental response, performing, or creating. 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 that this music is little known and hence under-appreciated. As a musician and artist it is 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 really a large part of people's lives. There still remain stigmas that contribute to this, as well as the practices of the government in the last two decades (declining music schooling in schools on the local level, resistance to increased NEA funding and less visibility of the arts at the national level; let us hope that administration will proceed to reverse these trends).
Many individuals may still believe 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 need to act and dress a certain way in order to enter the concert or recital hall. All the more, the pretentiousness and elitism that many artists exhibit is amplified by some television shows, commercials, drama, books, by people of influence and even themselves, which distance musicians from mainstream society.
While some of this is indeed the case, 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 simply because they believe it has no relevance or worth for their lives. This is further compounded by the past government's absence of interest in promoting and supporting the arts, whether it is to fund 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 must think that everyone is able to find appeal and enjoyment in live concert music.
It is obvious that in mainstream American culture, concert music is not really a large part of people's lives. There still remain stigmas that contribute to this, as well as the practices of the government in the last two decades (declining music schooling in schools on the local level, resistance to increased NEA funding and less visibility of the arts at the national level; let us hope that administration will proceed to reverse these trends).
Many individuals may still believe 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 need to act and dress a certain way in order to enter the concert or recital hall. All the more, the pretentiousness and elitism that many artists exhibit is amplified by some television shows, commercials, drama, books, by people of influence and even themselves, which distance musicians from mainstream society.
While some of this is indeed the case, 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 simply because they believe it has no relevance or worth for their lives. This is further compounded by the past government's absence of interest in promoting and supporting the arts, whether it is to fund 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 must think that everyone is able to find appeal and enjoyment in live concert music.
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