In a message dated 01-02-20 17:51:07 EST, you write:
>
> 3) Music history. It is so useful to be able to put
> things in context, to understand stylistic elements
> and where they came from, to be able to go to a
> concert and have some idea what to expect and a basis
> for comparison (and the ability to explain things to
> my non-musically trained friends).
>
i agree. music history gives the larger picture of how the elements of music
developed. i remember a voice teacher who does not have a college degree
once saying that early music should always have even note values or some such
nonsense. i almost told her her ignorance was painfully obvious.
>...
>
> 5) Recitals, both the ones I had the opportunity to
> perform in (any performance experience is a good
> thing!) as well as those I had the opportunity to
> watch (at least one a week).
>
we had at least a couple a day to choose from. we got to hear a lot of
music!!!
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