This is Jordan, in her fourth-year of a Bachelor of Music and the Social Vice President of the UWA Music Students’ Society. Violin consumes most of her life. If she’s not practicing, then she’s rehearsing in orchestras such as the UWA Symphony Orchestra, or the Western Australian Youth Orchestra. As part time work, she teaches young children violin, which to Jordan is much more fun than working at a supermarket checkout to get through uni. In her spare time, she loves getting in the kitchen, and doing some cooking and baking. Jordan is enormously passionate about the power of music. Here are five ways that she says studying music has changed her life: 1. COMMUNITY: The sense of community within the School of Music is unlike any community I’ve experienced. I always feel at home and like I belong. It’s like having an extended family of hundreds of like-minded musicians. From the crack of dawn to sunset there are always other students around to support you, no matter what. No ones a stranger. The staff are always available to listen and help, and love a good laugh just as much as the students, which creates such a happy, fun and exciting environment to study in. 2. OPPORTUNITIES: Studying music has exposed me to amazing opportunities for my violin playing, that would not have emerged otherwise. In the last year, I’ve travelled to Hobart, and had the experience of playing for nationally renowned musicians such as Geoffrey Lanchaster, and internationally renowned musicians such as David Dolan. Being able to prepare and perform orchestral masterpieces with the UWA Symphony Orchestra is a wonderful opportunity. Just this year, we performed Beethoven’s 9th Symphony on the Perth Concert Hall stage, which is a great experience that is rare for a student musician. 3. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Being a musician requires a lots of discipline, will power and determination. I’ve learnt this whilst studying music, as I’ve learnt how to juggle practice 4-5 hours a day, on top of attending classes, teaching, doing assignments, and taking care of myself by seeing my friends and having down time for myself. Studying music has taught me that being disciplined isn’t hard work, when you wake up everyday and get to do what you love most, which is an amazing experience. Studying music has helped my gain confidence and a greater belief in my own abilities. 4. MY FUTURE: Studying music has changed how I view my future. I’ve learnt of so many opportunities that exist not just in Perth, but interstate, and overseas. Studying music at UWA has shown me that with a strong foundation, I can continue learning anywhere in the world, which really motivates me to practice diligently and stay motivated. One day, I hope to study in Europe. 5. KNOWLEDGE: Studying music has extended my understanding of music beyond just playing violin, and is helping me become a well-rounded musician. Whilst practicing 4-5 hours a day is essential, the study of music history, ethnomusicology, music technology and science, music theory and aural understanding of music has enriched my musical growth in a way that I couldn’t have achieved by myself, without the amazing knowledge of the UWA School of Music lecturers and teachers. The School of Music website has plenty of information about public concerts where everyone is welcome, as well as courses and scholarships if you’d like to study music at UWA: music.uwa.edu.au/
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:00:01 +0000
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