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__ The Four Way Test __ Performing reaps benefits for every musician who has ever stepped on a stage. Through the four way test I can expose people to new and varied playing experiences. The four way test has guided me to my career choice of choral conductor. I believe through this job I can help the children of America with new experiences and new music. Music is truth expressed straight from the heart of the composer and then the performer. In choosing many different kinds of music, I can present the musical truth from many viewpoints. Singing a spiritual will give them the insight into slavery. Choosing or singing a Bach choral teaches them about the true life in the 1700s. Broadway music tells a story while jazz music tells about the ups and downs in life. Pop music teaches us about society. One benefit of teaching variety music is that the students might come away with an open mind for things that are different. There are as many different types of music as there are people in the world and maybe open mindedness of music may transfer to ‍‍open mindedness of people. ‍‍ Learning the music is one thing, but, performing in front of an audience is thrilling to say the least. Performing can give the shyest child a taste of confidence. A child with very few friends can be part of a group on stage. Students who often get in trouble will work hard to be a part of the group. Music performance is the glue that holds them all together. Music is an equalizer which brings many different kinds of students together. ‍In example the song “We Are the World” by Michael Jackson brings together many different musicians of many different backgrounds to sing together as one big choir. ‍ Music is an expression of life, of truth. The benefits to the participants are life changing and music doesn’t pick sides is available for all.