Sounds of the Gatton Academy

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As soon as any visitor walks into the lobby of the Gatton Academy, they can practically hear the students’ minds working as they study. However, that is not the only sound emanating from the Academy. Often the sounds of a piano and students sing can be heard throughout the building.

Music is often an outlet for Gatton student helping them escape the stress of their coursework. Though Jeet Parekh, Academy senior, is not involved in any organized musical activities, he still enjoys having a musical outlet available to him. “I often play piano to take my mind off classes. Occasionally, I just sit (in the lobby) and listen to my friends playing (piano).”

While students come to the Academy to fulfill their passion for science and math, students do not have to give up their love for music. For example, Ellen Green, Academy senior, can often be found at the piano bench practicing. “It’s amazing how the Academy is able to understand and support people with multiple passions. Music is a part of my life just as much as math and science, and that is perfectly accepted here.”

The Gatton Academy encourages student to become involved in extracurricular activities that encompass their interests. Not surprisingly, one of the largest groups at the Academy is the Gatton Academy Miscellaneous Musicians Association (GAMMA). When asked about her favorite part of GAMMA, Eileen Doan, Academy senior, commented on the group’s “wide range of talent that fits well together to make amazing and diverse music.”

No matter how the music is made or played, music has a positive impact of the Academy community. A stop on any floor of the building proves this.

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