As the leaves grow and the sun stays out longer, students and staff listen to different music based on their tastes and also the season.

Everyone has their own musical taste, and personality plays a significant role in it. Based on one’s personality, indie, rock or pop can connect to a persona. 

Musical taste can predict things such as whether someone studies maths and science, or humanities, according to a study conducted by Cambridge University. 

In this study, researchers have found that people’s musical taste reflects their personality. They were able to indicate on a deeper level what students’ interests are, based on their musical tastes. Students’ moods can also influence how they express their personality. 

“My music is chosen based on my mood in the moment; I live for the good vibes, somber for feeling down, and hard rock for being angry at the world,” said freshman Avery R.

One’s mood can affect how the day is experienced, in comparison, the weather can also affect the music one listens to.

“I think [when] the sun comes out, I just, I have a different vibe in my mind for when it’s summer. I have music that I would listen to at the beach, by the lake, on the boat, or when I’m outside having a barbecue. I definitely have a different vibe of music for those days, versus, cold, rainy days when we’re stuck in the house,” said school psychologist Dr. Heather Leggio.

When the weather starts to warm up, students and staff may listen to more joyful music. On the other hand, when it is cold outside students and staff would listen to calming music. Depending on the student, their taste during the spring will look different. 

“In the winter I listen to more sad and quiet music like Arctic Monkeys, and The Neighborhood, but in the summer it’s more upbeat and pop like, Chappel Roan and David Bowie,” said Avery.

The seasonal rotations of sport options also play a role in the music that students and staff listen to as well. Depending on the sport, a student may listen to different types of music. 

“My music taste differs from each sport in many ways. For football I listen to some country music, for wrestling I usually listen to some rap songs, same for lacrosse and hockey,” said freshman George P.

For some students, music helps them get into the right zone. It enhances their skills as an athlete or a scholar. It overall helps them succeed in whatever activity they’re doing.

“Music keeps me motivated because it hypes me up and gets me in the right mindset,” said freshmen George P.

When music enters the ears it activates emotions which make you feel either happy, sad or focused. It causes less stress when students or staff are worried about work and homework. 

“I like to listen to warm and fun music that is recognizable and entertaining,” said Dr. Leggio.◼️