Like any instrumentalist, playing an instrument nowadays is both an admired and a looked down on thing to do. On the one hand, we have those who are inspired by it and find music the source of all of their happiness. On the other hand, we have those people who do not like music being taught in schools or money being spent on music services. For example, one of the music services near to me, the Wiltshire Music Service, was cut of all funding and had to shut down. This means that any bands or anything within the area have to fund their own equipment, instruments and conductors.
After passing my flute exam (with a distinction!), I got a lot of mixed reactions. Many didn't care. You could see it in their eyes. I don't mind though, because it isn't affecting them in any way. Some people were over the moon and some people didn't even know what a music exam was.
The world is one split opinion and although it was bound to happen, things like this make you find out who really cares about the things you care about and things that you might not care about.
In the school play at school, for example, the pit band last year didn't get any recognition. It was all paid to those actually dancing, singing and acting. The recognition that musicians once had has been slandered by people who dislike it and feel like the academic subjects are way more important. For some people, this is correct, but for others, it isn't. The oppertunities shouldn't be cut because someone isn't academic or high achieving. We are all good at different things, so don't hate someone for being creative because they might just take over the world.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
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