Specific Purpose: To inform my audience that I believe there are many beneficial outcomes that music is responsible for
Thesis: Music is essential to life.
I. Hans Zimmer (composer of the Pirates of the Caribbean films) said, “A good score should have a point of view all of its own. It should transcend all that has gone before, stand on its own two feet and still serve the movie. A great soundtrack is all about communicating with the audience, but we all try to bring something extra to the movie that is not entirely evident on screen.”
A. I was nine when I started playing the viola.
B. John Williams Trilogy piece (Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones examples).
II. Almost everyone can connect with
music.
A. Speak a common language through music.
B. Listening to songs does have its place in learning a new language.
III. Music is an art and a science, and it's one of the best ways kids can learn creativity and those mythical critical thinking skills
A. Music lets the imagination run free to wherever it wants.
B. Research has shown that exposure to music at a very young age helps develop the brain and can even raise a child’s IQ.
C. It can make you feel happy, sad, excited or even pumped up.
IV. “From the drumbeats of our ancient ancestors to today’s unlimited streaming services, music is integral part of the human experience” (Jenna Flannigan, How Music Affects Our Moods).
A. Having music around me makes my heart beat in counts of four.
B. Whether it’s John Williams, Beyoncé, or Beethoven, music will never go away and will always be a part of our lives.