The power of music- Erica Defferding

I believe in the power of music. It is a language everyone can speak and a voice everyone can hear, but above all connects people together.





Yesterday, I witnessed how powerful the sound of music truly is. I walked into the Girls International Cup opening ceremony, to be welcomed by the sight thousands of other girls, just like me. Everyone talking and singing together as the music blasted throughout the room. Looking around the room seeing smiles on everyone’s face as they sang their hearts out, bonded together by music. No matter what country they are from, or what language they spoke everyone came together to have a great time.


It was a magical experience to be able to see teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Japan, Norway and many other countries together, all having the chance to go on stage and perform dances from their native countries. As the room lit up from the variety of culture, I got the chance first hand to talk to them and truly see how this musical environment made them feel almost at home.





Even though it was an experience I will never forget , the lesson it has taught me will stick with me forever. I feel music is an everyday thing that many people don’t think much of but I have learned it’s volumes truly do bring unity and passion.