Thursday, October 28th, 2010 | 0 Comments
The mountain is alive with the sound of music. All around camp, music is seeking into our lives. As campers unloaded their bags opening day, guitars were also pulled out and have been serenading everyone around camp ever since. From nights at the Bistro to performances at the Talent Show, it is clear to see the immense interest in music. Last Wednesday on Camper Choice day, Music and the
BLT combined third period for a music appreciation class. Thirty campers sat on the Quarterdeck listening to Jared play the guitar, while writing about their favorite bands and singers, and what music means to them. Songs were picked apart to uncover the deeper meanings behind them, and in doing so, we realized the importance of music in our lives. Logan Dubnick of Cabin 33 said, “Of every genre of music, my favorite is definitely heavy metal/rock. I realize that I don’t look as if I would remotely enjoy such songs, but I actually do. It’s not that I don’t like other kinds of music, it’s just that I love the fast pace of heavy rock.” There is a lot to learn about a person by simply looking through their I-Pod, like Emily Causey of Photography said when charging a fellow counselors I-Pod, “I feel like I’m looking into his soul?”, music can speak for us. Another camper, Kaitlyn Samons, also pictured singing at the talent show, said, " For every genre of music, every song, and every beat, there is a story. Sometimes the stories are easy to decipher, sometimes they are complicated, sometimes they mean nothing at all. That’s why I think music influences so many people’s lives, because who doesn’t like the thrill of exploring and discovering the hidden treasure? My personal musical preferences range from: pop, country, old rock, new rock, rap, gospel, and multiple other songs. It’s too hard to choose. So why would I?"
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