This is a four part series of posts (this is the fourth). Click here for the other posts:
https://dramamommaspeaks.com/2016/11/15/dear-drama-student-i-recognize-you-a-mile-away/
https://dramamommaspeaks.com/2016/11/17/dear-dance-student-i-recognize-you-from-a-mile-away/
https://dramamommaspeaks.com/2016/11/12/dear-art-student-i-recognize-you-a-mile-away/
I love arts students. They are fun to be around and never fail to entertain you, that’s for sure. Honestly, they are pretty easy to spot.
These are generalizations and just for fun, to be honest. I asked for a little help from the people who know–teachers, artists, dancers, musicians and directors. This post describes a music student in a tongue in cheek manner. Let’s see if you agree with us.
Music students: (thanks to Tim Baldwin, instrumental music teacher)
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sing all the time, maybe in harmony with others, maybe not but they sing all.the.time
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play their instrument or if nothing else, they air play their instrument
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wear ear buds and listen to music all.the.time (are we seeing a pattern here?)
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if they are in marching band, they walk heel/toe, heel/toe in a rolling step
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they practice constantly (I think some of that is just to hear themselves.)
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they own band shirts or the trendiest show shirt (right now it would be Hamilton) or don their most favorite musical show shirt (a lot of the girls love Wicked)
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love Math (which is said to have a strong correlation to music)
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certain personalities play certain instruments for instance, trumpet players are self assured and cocky, while drummers are raucous, flutes are the sorority girls of the group
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orchestra students tend to be quiet and very intelligent, but they also love Anime
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sopranos can be a little snobbish, altos are more down to earth, tenors are flirtatious and basses are masculine.
Generally, if you are an arts student you are involved in one of the other arts as well. These kids are very busy and like it that way.
What is most interesting about arts students is their popularity hierarchy within themselves. If a guy is a tenor and he can sing as high as a female, that makes points for him.
The same goes for a girl who can climb a tall ladder and focus a light on a set. If you are first chair violinist, you are popular, too or at the very least, respected. If a guy is a bass singer and he can dance, that’s another biggie. If a girl can tap the heck out of a combination, you are considered “cool”.
However, if you are too serious about your art, the opposite is true. Although revered, your friends may not even think to invite you to social events because they assume you are more interested in dancing or rehearsing than a pizza.
And anyone who is comical or can make everyone laugh automatically accrues popularity points no matter which art form they love.
Like most interests, there is a fine line to balance. What is too much and what is not enough?
I appreciate this hierarchy somewhat, because it makes room for everyone in the arts. This popularity has nothing to do with beauty or brawn. It’s all about talent and hard work. Everyone is an artist if they allow themselves to be. Look for them. You’ll see.
Which art do you enjoy the most? I’d love to hear from you.
Contact me at dhcbaldwin@gmail.com or Bumblingbea.com
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