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Josiah Richardson

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Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I've been singing my entire life; I used to gather my parents in the living room and perform songs I had (partially) memorized for them! However, when my parents signed me up for piano lessons when I was eight, I cried! I did not want to do piano lessons for some reason. Little did I know that piano lessons would change my life. Throughout the first year of lessons, I wanted to quit, but my amazing parents and teachers supported me, and I wouldn't be where I am now without them. I finally decided I wanted to do music after volunteering to play the piano at the nursing home in my community. After I had finished playing, an elderly man in a wheelchair came up to me with tears in his eyes. He didn't say a word but extended his hand to me. When I took it, he didn't let go. Again, he didn't speak, but his eyes said everything. My music had touched his heart. From then on, I knew music was what I must do. I now realize the power of music and have a passion for working with individuals with special needs. My future career goal is to become a music therapist and private teacher in piano and voice. I hope to keep reaching people's hearts and lives with the power of music.

Education

Sabetha High School

High School
2023 - 2027

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Music
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Music

    • Dream career goals:

      To become a music therapist and private teacher of piano and voice

    • Private Piano Teacher

      Independent
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Cashier

      Sabetha Greenhouse
      2022 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Cross-Country Running

    Junior Varsity
    2024 – Present10 months

    Research

    • Research and Experimental Psychology

      Sabetha High School — Primary Researcher
      2023 – 2024

    Arts

    • Sabetha High School Theater

      Acting
      The Music Man, The Wizard of Oz, Murder Runs in the Family, Anastasia
      2021 – Present
    • Choir

      Music
      High School Performances, Regional/State Performances
      2023 – Present
    • Band

      Music
      High School Performances, Regional/State Performances
      2019 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Northridge Church — Church Pianist
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Apostolic Christian Nursing Home — Pianist
      2023 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship