Ever heard someone say that music brings people together? Well this cheesy statement seems to be true, as I winessed for myself last night at our High School's basketball half time show. I had attended, mainly because it was required for band members to play as part of the pep-band. When I was informed that I was going to help the drum-line set up for the half-time show, I wasn't really thrilled. But as I stood off to the side of the gym across from the student section (after setting up) and watched them preform, I was amazed. First of all because our drum line was incredible. It was So. Cool. And secondly because the student section was completely still. Everyones attention was focused entirely on them. Hardly anyone talked. All eyes were turned to the court.
Now if you have ever been to a High School basketball game, you'll know that the student section is anything BUT calm and attentive. A large portion of the students who come don't even watch the game, or anything else that goes on on the court. But the rhythm of the drums somehow captivated them ALL. It pounded through the gym and buzzed in your ears. The atmosphere was amazing. And when it was all over, the applause was huge. Of course they all went back to what they were doing, but for that moment, we were all in the same place. All captivated by the same thing. It sounds lame, but we were all united in a way. How? Im not really sure, other than that phrase that, 'music brings us together'.
“Music does bring people together. It allows us to experience the same emotions. People everywhere are the same in heart and spirit.” -John Denver
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