Band Concert Report
Each person possesses an identity, a part unique to that individual, which creates joy and fosters passion and the drive to work hard and excel. For some, this part reveals itself later on in life, while others seem almost born with the knowledge. I discovered a love of music at the age of four and throughout my life it has brought me the confidence and motivation to find my talent, my appreciation, and my identity.
My first recollection of music occurred atop of my father’s shoulders during a Dave Mathew’s Band concert, at the age of four. Awed by the sights and sounds of live music, I marveled at the mass of people singing, dancing and bouncing colored beach balls through the air. My favorite part of the show happened when LeRoi Moore …show more content…
Our wind ensemble band received an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall, and I had the honor of playing 1st chair bassoon! Such a humbling experience to play in a venue where so many exceptionally gifted artists from all genres of music have performed. I felt so fortunate to have the opportunity to see the theater from my vantage point on the stage and got chills as we played. At the close of our performance, we received a standing ovation and my heart raced faster than ever before. While in New York, we also saw Les Miserable. Although I played in the pit orchestra for some years in school, I had never seen a live show on Broadway. Watching from an audience’s perspective showed me how each part; acting, singing, and orchestra compliment each other to become one cohesive and highly entertaining performance. Another highlight of our trip happened quite by accident while touring the city when we discovered the famed jazz club, Birdland, just a few blocks from our hotel. We spoke to our Music Director, and he arranged a visit to the club the following night. Walking into that small dimly lit club seemed to transport us to a place I had only seen in movies. An air of admiration filled the club as those incredibly talented jazz artists shared their craft in an improvisational way. This experience served to intensify my love of jazz and music as a
My first recollection of music occurred atop of my father’s shoulders during a Dave Mathew’s Band concert, at the age of four. Awed by the sights and sounds of live music, I marveled at the mass of people singing, dancing and bouncing colored beach balls through the air. My favorite part of the show happened when LeRoi Moore …show more content…
Our wind ensemble band received an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall, and I had the honor of playing 1st chair bassoon! Such a humbling experience to play in a venue where so many exceptionally gifted artists from all genres of music have performed. I felt so fortunate to have the opportunity to see the theater from my vantage point on the stage and got chills as we played. At the close of our performance, we received a standing ovation and my heart raced faster than ever before. While in New York, we also saw Les Miserable. Although I played in the pit orchestra for some years in school, I had never seen a live show on Broadway. Watching from an audience’s perspective showed me how each part; acting, singing, and orchestra compliment each other to become one cohesive and highly entertaining performance. Another highlight of our trip happened quite by accident while touring the city when we discovered the famed jazz club, Birdland, just a few blocks from our hotel. We spoke to our Music Director, and he arranged a visit to the club the following night. Walking into that small dimly lit club seemed to transport us to a place I had only seen in movies. An air of admiration filled the club as those incredibly talented jazz artists shared their craft in an improvisational way. This experience served to intensify my love of jazz and music as a