Last night I attended a huge gala event to recognize the camp director here at ABC. This guy has taught for so many years, and knows a lot of really talented, and popular people in the music world. It is unbelievable how much this one person has done for the field of music in his career. Although I don’t agree with a lot of the things he has done, or how he has done them, it is hard to not see how much he has contributed to the profession, and the art.
The main point that I want to discuss is how will we/I be remembered, or will we/I. I know that I would love to have a huge celebration like this in honor of my accomplishments, or contributions someday, but will anyone feel the need to do this, or will I really deserve something of this magnitude? At this event there were people flown in from all over the world, just to conduct pieces, give a speech, or to commission a piece music for this guy. That is truly amazing, and I wonder, would people do this for me? I know that I am still young and I have not had the time to contribute to my profession like this gentleman has, but what lies ahead for me? Will I be something great, or will I just be some normal person that people forget abot shortly after I am gone?
I think everyone wants to be remembered, but what is memory worthy? Is showing up to work everyday, and giving everything you have to kids, teaching them to learn music worth being remembered, or do you have to take on some gigantic feat, and make some break through in your profession? I don’t think anyone really knows. I think people are remembered for many reasons, but you just have to hope you are someone that people want to remember.
Next time you are doing something, ask yourself, will I always be remembered for this, or will I simply fade away into eternity?
