Some high school music educators get accused of playing favorites, or “Only really caring about the future musicians.” They mean future music majors and future music/performing professionals.
Yes, I care about encouraging my future musicians to flourish.
Future music professionals.
Future music educators.
Future church choir members.
Future college choir members.
Future community choir members.
Future Barbershoppers.
Future music therapists.
Future coffee house singers.
Future band members.
Future community theatre chorus members.
Future Christmas Carolers.
Future karaoke night stars.
Future YouTube overdubbers.
I see a future musician in every single student I meet. I just hope they find the right avenue for them, to make being a musician some part of their entire life.