Music to my Ears

Home  /  Posts  /  Music to my Ears

Music to my Ears

By   Comments off  Posts
Music is a very complex art form. There are many different moving pieces to it. Every instrument and every sound lends a hand in creating one satisfying and cohesive product. Different instruments are needed to make a fantastic song. Conflict is also needed within music also. However, the song always resolves in a satisfactory way in spite of conflict and diverse instruments. I like to think of Charity Ball like this.
As high school students ranging from 15-18 years old, we have accepted a massive undertaking. We are lucky enough to have a diverse amount of students not only on Student Council but at Enloe High School who are willing to use their resources to contribute to this one goal of raising 150 thousand dollars. We have these different instruments that are dedicated to making a great song. As we fundraise and spread this idea of being “Alive with Purpose” to everyone we know, the pressure begins to build. The conflict starts to increase in this song that is Charity Ball season.
I see the passion that my fellow Student Council members and the people at the Raleigh/Wake Partnership have towards one unified effort. We have a clear goal which is to “end and prevent homelessness”. This resolves the conflict as we raise money and get closer to our goal. Everyday we have more money than the day before but the tension is still looming. The days are numbered as December 9th approaches and this song called “Charity Ball Season” battles back and forth from tense to joyous and back to tense. On the day of Charity Ball, we collectively gather at Marbles Kids Museum to marvel at the masterpiece that we have created. We remember the countless hours of going door-to-door fundraising. We remember the stress of the thought that we might not reach our goal. As we reflect and as the song comes to an end on December 9th, the story stays the same and remains art that can be revisited for years to come. 150 thousand dollars is a lot of money. With the talented instrumentalists and great focus, we play our song proudly. The fire will continue to burn in the hearts of Student Council members, Enloe High School students and everyone involved with the Oak City Outreach organization as long as the impending issue of homelessness plagues our community. We have a job to do and we have a song to play. Everyone has a part. Join the movement and support the mission to end homelessness.
Etan Seebaluck
Executive Council Member

Comments are closed.