Blog #8: Different Views
  I found Higgins views of what music is very interesting, and I agree with her.  Many of the people we have talked about so far have been much more concerned with the form of the music.  They analyze it by its written form and believe that the performance is not important.  Higgins believes that hearing the music is the best way for people to listen and experience it.  If we are only concerned with the written aspect and structure of the music, I think it is hard for many people to appreciate it.  There are many people who cannot read music because they have had no musical lessons or background and the only way for them to appreciate and fully experience music is through the performance.  I took eight and a half years of piano, so I can appreciate the structure and form of music, but I appreciate the performance much more.  The performance allows us to feel the music and interpret its meaning for ourselves.  The form and structure are important aspects of musical compostitions, but I think it it easier for more people to relate to the musical performance than it is for them to relate to the form.  Higgins believes that the performance gives music its significance and is why so many people feel it is an important part of our daily lives.