Music is one of the most common obsessions in our day, especially for teens. The average person spent roughly 20.7 hours a week listening to music in 2023, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, but many more hours are spent by musicians learning, perfecting and performing music for our entertainment.
Keegun Jensen, a senior at Bear River High School, has entangled himself in music ever since he decided to join band during his sixth grade orientation. Over the years, he has seen how taking this class has helped him in very simple ways. “For the longest time,” he said, “...the reason I was going to school in general, was to go to [my] sixth hour band. It was nice it was a sixth hour band because I had to go through the whole day before I got to go to band. It definitely helps me through just keeping me motivated.” Jensen plays the trumpet in the jazz band, the marching band, and the concert band; he sings bass in the Madrigals choir; and he plays acoustic, electric and bass guitar in his free time. He also “dabbles” in trombone, clarinet, and percussion. He said that music has built the world around him. “This is very stereotypical of me, but it really did give me a purpose, it really gave me a life… [Music] really gave me a perspective into my potential and how I can grow and become a person, not only musically…but also my personality and better ways of being a person,” Jensen said. Belle Christensen is a junior at Bear River High School and she has played instruments since the age of 5. She was heavily encouraged to play by her parents. “They would always say that if we didn’t play an instrument we would have to pay rent,” she said. She has yet to find out if this is true. Christensen is a very outgoing student. She is a fabulous violinist and a very upbeat person. Christensen said she learns much better when music is present. “ I’ve always been able to learn things a lot better when it’s put to a song,” she said. She also believes music has helped her in other ways too. “I think that practicing an instrument and learning instruments has made it easier to practice and learn things otherwise, and it’s also kind of helped me to schedule things and stick with them. I think that’s very valuable.” Beck Burrell is a senior at Bear River High School; he has been surrounded by music for his entire life. His family, especially his father, has participated in music and some in instruments. In the ups and downs of life, Burrell has turned to music to help. “If there is ever a hard time in school, or just anytime really, Music is where to go… Music is always there.” he said. Burrell has had music in his life for as long as he can remember, but it has impacted him greatly. “Music can be more powerful than just talking…” he said. “It just helps get different messages across and I can feel it rather than just understanding what the words are saying. It deepens the meaning.” These students have all worked hard to get where they are now. As they continue to sharpen their skills and pursue their passions, they are positioned for success, not only in their musical endeavors, but also in their chosen career paths. Although none of them intend to pursue music as a career, music has helped them become stronger people. Their commitment and determination indicate that they have bright futures ahead for each of them. Written by Rebecca Hayden Edited by Skylynn Thompsen, Brooklyn Hadley, Carli Miller
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