2016-10-02 【Aiden in English】
If pictures contain one thousand words, then a music sheet contains ten thousand. Music is a universal language. There are no barriers to music, as it resonates with everyone's heart. Certain people, though, can bring the music to the surface. This is what it means to be a musician. To be a musician, a person expresses the music within through instruments, transforming their emotion into sound. Although music is often just for fun, many people, like my mom, take it very seriously. Nothing is wrong, but it takes a lot of time off my daily schedule. And for what, most people ask? A good resume, or to impress teachers and future bosses? I don't know why she is so serious about music. It gives benefits to the mind, but that's what all drug dealers tell little kids. Music is a part of everyday life that surrounds us everywhere. People who understand it may be able to use one of the key building blocks of the universe. If you have no interest in the in-laws of the foundation of everything, music holds a large part in recreation in modern societies. The fact is that musicians with a wide range of skills typically earn a substantial income. Technically, it would be true if it were the 21st century to be a "pop star," all people required was a strong repeating beat and auto-tuning. Not to mention a substantial amount of money passed down from their parents. Sometimes, I think about how similar politicians and pop stars are. But these are just exclusions, as the music comes in many forms. As unusual as it may sound, modern pop is considered music, despite lacking a traditional musical feel. Then again, impressionist and contemporary classical music don't seem to have a sense of direction either. That's just a personal taste, as many concerts now may seem to revolve around the random playing of instruments. The beauty of music is that it encompasses a wide range of styles, offering each person something to enjoy. Whether it is a traditional cultural song or a Skrillex auto-tuned mash, there is always a beat to bob your head or hum to. Yet there is also a certain satisfaction in performing for someone else, watching them subtly tap their feet. Music conveys a profound message and evokes an even deeper feeling, whether one is performing or listening. For the past few years, I've been attending the Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival hosted by the Philadelphia Music Teachers Association (PhMTA), where students test their skills. They perform in front of judges, who give grades reflecting on their presentation. The meeting is more of an experience than a test, considering I probably will never win an actual piano competition. Ever. And yes, although the performance had mess-ups, and yes, I was depressed. However, music should be light-hearted or a way to express emotion. 【红霞译】
如果一幅图片涵盖千言万语，那么音乐胜过万语千言。
音乐可谓全球通用语言，它触及人们心灵深处，音乐之间从不存在任何障碍，有些人甚至雷到可以抒发音乐的地步，因而被称作音乐人。作为一名音乐人，他／她可以借助乐器把自己的内在感情转化成乐曲。
虽然音乐基本上用来娱乐，但像妈妈这种较真的粉丝仍然大有人在，本来一点错也没有，只是让我来搞表演艺术太花时间，想必很多人会问究竟图个啥？难道为了充实简历打动教师取悦未来老板吗？其实我也搞不懂妈妈为何如此上杆子。显然音乐是心灵鸡汤，但天下所有毒贩子同样对孩童甜言蜜语。音乐是日常生活的一部分，可以说无所不在，了解音乐的人都懂得怎样把它融入大千世界。即使你不关心上层建筑各个领域基本法规，恐怕也会意识到音乐在当今社会娱乐生活中所占比重相当可观，实际上，一个文武双全的音乐家通常收入不菲。从专业角度来看，廿一世纪观众所追求的无外乎“流行歌手”演奏一些高强度重复性节拍与电子配器音乐，反正他们得益于父母大笔资助。有时我确实在想，政治家与流行歌手竟然如此相似，两者之间区别之一当属音乐有多种多样的表现方式。被标榜为现代流行音乐缺乏专业性，听起来别别扭扭，而印象派和当代古典音乐似乎也没有方向感，“仁者见仁，智者见智”，音乐全然取决于个人喜好。现在很多音乐会好像都少不了乐器随机配乐，而音乐的美妙之处莫过于各种风格的作品和谐共存，人人都能听到自己喜欢的旋律，无论经典文化歌曲，还是史奇雷克斯推崇的电子配器组合，总会有一种节奏让你产生共鸣叫你随声附和。每每登台献艺，当我看到观众跟着旋律轻轻用脚打着节拍，心里不免有股自豪感，表演也好，聆听也罢，音乐传播的不仅是深邃的信息，更是复杂的情感。 在过去几年里，我一直参加由费城音乐教师协会主办的“多萝西•苏顿艺术节”，在这里学生给评委表演，评委给学生打分。对我来说，这种考级式演奏纯属用来丰富个人阅历而非比试水平高低，看出来了吧，我岂止赢不了钢琴比赛，而且永远都不可能。没错，今天我弹得乱七八糟；对唷，我深感沮丧。然而，音乐本该使人心情舒畅，成为大众抒发情感的一种手段，仅此而已。 Today in History(历史上的今天): 2013: First Day @ Lavner Camp(记拉沃尔营第一天) 2011年钢琴考级与音乐教师节(2011 Dorothy Sutton Performance Fest) 
Auditorium @ Temple Univ (天普大学·音乐厅 10-02-2016) 
Mozart's Sonata in D Major K448 3rd Movement for Duo Pianos (莫扎特双钢琴·D大调奏鸣曲作品K448第三乐章 10-02-2016) 
Finale (曲终 10-02-2016)
Auditing (打分 10-02-2016) 
Mozart's Sonata in D Major K448 3rd Movement for Duo Pianos Recital @ Jacob‘s (莫扎特双钢琴·D大调奏鸣曲作品K448第三乐章 10-01-2016) Crosslinks(相关博文)：
2013年音乐教师节(2013 Dorothy Sutton Performance Fest) 8th Grade(初中三年级) |
