Significant Event and Career Goal (Scholarship Essay)

         Chorale is the most significant thing in my life. Every event that I can remember vividly with warmth and sentiment comes from times I’ve had in or with Chorale. Chorale is more than just sixth hour choir. Chorale is more than just the top singers in the school, Chorale is a family. Every September when school starts, over sixty kids go to a camp not too far from our home town. We bond and get to know the newest members; we eat together; spend recreation together in the lake or in the fields; sleep or stay up all night talking together; and of course, rehearse our new music. My fondest memories of Chorale Retreat are when the director, Mr. Wanner, told us the news that we were chosen to sing at WCDA’s choir director’s convention. This had been a dream of his since high school. Having reached a big goal in his career and a huge honor to the school district, a tear came to his eye and the eyes of the choir. I remember after that convention in January 2009 upon reflection we realized the convention wasn’t why we felt so accomplished. It was the journey that gave us the feeling of immense success. I believe that that realization applies to real life. Many things I’ve learned in chorale these four years have helped me in real life. Through Mr. Wanner’s class planning, he has shown me to “frontload the work” which means to get the big stuff done first, then detail, and spend the rest of preparation time staying organized and even being more relaxed than procrastinators. Because of Chorale, I’ve sang in Disney and in New York. I’ve meet good people whom I will remember forever—best friends, roommates, and role models. I’ve learned that music will stay with me forever and that art is a necessity. For the rest of my life Chorale will be my fondest memory of high school and probably my entire span as a teenager. Because of all Chorale has shown and taught me, it has been my most significant part of life.

           My career goals at this time are broad, but they remain very important to my future. I want to go to school for Psychology and Music and use these in combination to help people. If I can help anyone, I am successful and happy.