The year 1948 is coming to an end, and it is time for me to see whether there were any worthy events. Without a doubt, this year must be the pinnacle of my career as a composer for the biggest event of my life was the Pulitzer Prize for my Symphony No. 3, which was premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra (Butterworth, 2019). The Pulitzer Prize is an annual event that awards the most prominent artists in music composition, literature, and journalism, and it was an honor to receive an award for the outstanding work to which I dedicated years of my life. When working on my symphony, I strived to draw inspiration from traditional European symphonic styles and pay homage to the early memories (The Orchestra Now, 2016). The Pulitzer Prize, in this sense, was a pivotal moment that allowed me to see the impeccable performance of the premiere.
As for my personal perception of Charles Ives, I believe this composer deserves much admiration and appreciation for his creations. From early childhood, Charles was passionate about music composition, and with the help of his father, who taught him much about music, the young boy proceeded to hone his skills in this realm (Butterworth, 2019). Learning about music so far has taught me that passion and dedication result in great success. Moreover, learning about music applies to my life since it evokes my creativity and allows me to use music as a coping mechanism for my emotions. In this sense, music plays an educational role in my life and serves as therapy.
References
Butterworth, N. (2019). The American Symphony. Routledge.
The Orchestra Now. (2016). Ives: Symphony No. 3 “The Camp Meeting”. YouTube. Web.