Which one bears more weight, in your perspective?

In 400-600 words (total), write a thesis-driven essay (not bullet point style!) that addresses the following and is structured in this manner:
First paragraph:
In your own words, explain what your understanding of participatory performance is and its importance in your life.
Don’t forget to start with a strong thesis statement and introduction!
Second paragraph:
Briefly describe an experience when you have engaged in participatory performance – fully or mostly participatory: either congregational church singing/playing, “campfire songs,” playing/singing along with your friends or family altogether, chanting in a stadium, dancing to music with a group at an event, clapping along with music in a group setting, etc. Explain how it allowed you to achieve what Turino calls “Flow.” Select one sentence from Turino’s book either from Chapter 1 in the “Flow” section or from Chapter 2 in the “Participatory Performance” section.
Whatever format you use, cite correctly!
Third paragraph:
With that specific participatory performance experience in mind (the one you’ve wrote about in the previous paragraph), think about your (temporary( identity as a performer of participatory performance within your culture. Based on your own experience, how do you think nature and nurture influences your own musicality and musical identity? In other words, how much can your musicality be innate, and how much can it be culturally constructed? Which one bears more weight, in your perspective?
Don’t forget to incorporate a strong conclusion!


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