Merry Christmas to all! I would like to say a few words concerning the music that surrounds this holiday like a warm blanket on a cold winter's day. Speaking of cold winter, where I'm at, this is the second time in history that Oklahoma has declared a blizzard warning!
Music is very important to culture and society. It seems to be especially important when it comes to praising the most high God. Music is used to express joy and sorrow, used to praise and worship, and is used to lift spirits in times of trouble. I have a personal tie to music as it has affected my life tremendously.
All throughout elementary school, I was the lead singer for all the musicals. Yes, you read right, I was a singer. That all changed though when I entered sixth grade and joined band. I played alto saxophone and absolutely loved it. Music gave me a venue to express myself.
As I entered high school, I joined the competitive marching band known as the Pride of Broken Arrow. This was a journey. I learned what kind of a musician I was and what I wanted to do concerning my career. I wanted to be a band director. I wanted to give kids/teenagers a chance to be able to find themselves through music like I did.
Music for me is also a way to simply relax and settle down. I will frequently lie down and just listen to sweet music that I have put together in my iTunes playlists. I also have a variety of instruments from my alto sax, ukulele, to my father's banjo that he gave to me. Lately, I have been figuring out Christmas tunes by ear like We Three Kings, Carol of the Bells, Away in a Manger, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
As the snow is blowing all around, I am cuddled up with my fleece blanket, laptop, and ukulele just enjoying this Christmas eve as I listen to Christmas tunes, and I wish everyone a very merry Christmas!
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That was lovely Pooh. Thank you for sharing!
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