Haydn

There is a driving force that directs the destiny of those who are artistically talented to a location that nurtures such talents. Sometimes they may not be experiencing happiness in their personal life, but it is best for them to be where they can be further educated in their talents. This was true for Haydn as it was for me. When Haydn was not yet six years old, he left his parents to become more educated in music and enhance his musical talents. I left home when I was eighteen to study fine arts and later switched to music education. I was much older than Haydn when I left home, but my experiences are parallel to his. Haydn said that he was grateful to his teacher, Franck, for as long as he lived for pushing him to continually work hard. I will be forever grateful to my teacher, Maggie Schuberg, for doing the same thing for me.

When Haydn was not yet six years old, he was offered to go to Hainburg to receive a proper musical education. His parents were apprehensive to this offer because Haydn was so young. One of his mother’s objections was that he if left, the chances of seeing would be slim because it was hard for her to travel. I was much older than Haydn when I left for Missoula for my education, but my mother had similar feelings of Maria Haydn. It was hard for my parents to see me because they would have to travel from one end of Montana to another, and go through a Mountain pass. Their travels were often broken up into two days and their visits were always short. Despite being so far away from my family, the difficult times did not break me, and that did not happen to Haydn in his times of trail.

If it was not for Haydn’s teacher, Franck taking him in and giving him the music education that he needed, he probably would not have grown into the accomplished musician and composer that he was. Franck pushed Haydn to work to his greatest potential. He mentioned that he would be grateful to Franck as long as he lived. If it was not for Maggie taking me into her studio, and not giving up on me, I would not be the musician I am today. I am so grateful for what she did for me during my college career. When I talk to her, or hear mention of her name, I beam with pride, much like Haydn did for Franck.