On Stage Final Paper by Haema
ONE NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN
A high school student’s senior year should always be filled with fond memories and stories that they can pass on. This may be about friends they have spent time with, shows they have seen, etc. Luckily, I have made countless wonderful memories with the program, On Stage. I have seen the arts right in my own backyard, and spectacular ones at that. It is undoubtedly an experience I will never forget.
I came into the program thinking that I might see a couple of mediocre shows, since nothing exciting ever comes to Ames, Iowa. Delightfully, I was shown that I was quite wrong. Every show that the group saw was wonderful. Whether it was music, acting, dancing, or a combination of all three, the performances were always a thrill. I absolutely loved the variety that we saw; I never felt I saw the same show twice, thus, this program exceeded my expectations tremendously.
The biggest factor that made me love this program so much was the opportunity to meet the artists. We all see performers on stage, and they seem angelic, awe-inspiring, or even disappointing, but sometimes we forget they are people just like us. They learned from the basics as any other person has to, starting at a young age, or while they were older. Hence, this puts everything we saw into perspective. The work that goes behind each and every one of these productions is astounding. It just makes the audience respect all the actors, actresses, directors, and crew people exponentially more. In my opinion, the greatest part of meeting the artists was asking them how they got involved in the field that they are in now. For example, some members of the Turtle Island Quartet only got into jazz music during their teen years, but, on the other hand, the director of the Moscow State Symphony has had music running through his veins his whole life, and has played since a young age. All the differences of personalities and stories of these artists were very intriguing.
It seemed after every performance I left Stephens in a euphoric state of mind. I wanted to be a flautist in an orchestra, or a singer in Broadway, or even act on stage; these shows seemed to melt all my inhibitions away, at least for a small amount of time. My life and the performances on stage would always, at least for a short moment in time, intertwine. These were probably one of the most stress free, lighthearted moments I’ve felt all year. I left all my worries behind, and allowed myself to become immersed in an opera, or a play, and forget the world around me.
If I ever have the chance to do any program remotely close to On Stage, I would take it up in a heartbeat. This program has given me so much, and I am extremely grateful for it. As I keep on making new memories that finish off my senior year, I will always be at peace knowing that I was part of a magnificent program that I will never ever forget.
A high school student’s senior year should always be filled with fond memories and stories that they can pass on. This may be about friends they have spent time with, shows they have seen, etc. Luckily, I have made countless wonderful memories with the program, On Stage. I have seen the arts right in my own backyard, and spectacular ones at that. It is undoubtedly an experience I will never forget.
I came into the program thinking that I might see a couple of mediocre shows, since nothing exciting ever comes to Ames, Iowa. Delightfully, I was shown that I was quite wrong. Every show that the group saw was wonderful. Whether it was music, acting, dancing, or a combination of all three, the performances were always a thrill. I absolutely loved the variety that we saw; I never felt I saw the same show twice, thus, this program exceeded my expectations tremendously.
The biggest factor that made me love this program so much was the opportunity to meet the artists. We all see performers on stage, and they seem angelic, awe-inspiring, or even disappointing, but sometimes we forget they are people just like us. They learned from the basics as any other person has to, starting at a young age, or while they were older. Hence, this puts everything we saw into perspective. The work that goes behind each and every one of these productions is astounding. It just makes the audience respect all the actors, actresses, directors, and crew people exponentially more. In my opinion, the greatest part of meeting the artists was asking them how they got involved in the field that they are in now. For example, some members of the Turtle Island Quartet only got into jazz music during their teen years, but, on the other hand, the director of the Moscow State Symphony has had music running through his veins his whole life, and has played since a young age. All the differences of personalities and stories of these artists were very intriguing.
It seemed after every performance I left Stephens in a euphoric state of mind. I wanted to be a flautist in an orchestra, or a singer in Broadway, or even act on stage; these shows seemed to melt all my inhibitions away, at least for a small amount of time. My life and the performances on stage would always, at least for a short moment in time, intertwine. These were probably one of the most stress free, lighthearted moments I’ve felt all year. I left all my worries behind, and allowed myself to become immersed in an opera, or a play, and forget the world around me.
If I ever have the chance to do any program remotely close to On Stage, I would take it up in a heartbeat. This program has given me so much, and I am extremely grateful for it. As I keep on making new memories that finish off my senior year, I will always be at peace knowing that I was part of a magnificent program that I will never ever forget.
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