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The reason I chose to study music at a collegiate level is that I truly believe I would not be as happy or fulfilled studying anything else. Music stimulates not only my creative and artistic side but also my problem-solving and analytical side. Music has been at the forefront of my life since at least middle school, so I could not realistically imagine doing anything else. It was my middle school band director who inspired me to take music seriously and pursue it. Matt Hammond always believed in me and pushed me, so in turn, I did everything I could to be his best student. I worked hard, taught a peer how to play the saxophone, and participated in as many musical activities and ensembles as I was able. Other inspirations include the organist …show more content…

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