The streaks of bright light outlined all of the grinning faces of the Vernon Hills High School Symphony Orchestra. The immense collaboration of endless hours of rehearing Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 for the Midwest audition piece to burning through Berlioz’s Benvenuto Cellini at Midwest. I can say that orchestra is part of who I am. Without orchestra, I would not have been able to encounter some of the amazing musicians that I have come to known. The fine arts is more than just a hobby or an activity on the sideline, it has molded my identity and interests. Some of the major events that came out from orchestra has allowed me to embrace different cultures, experience opportunities that only a few could imagine, and personal growth both musically and academically.
One of the eye-opening experience that I was able to be part of was when the high school orchestra went to Spain for Spring Break. It was there that I witnessed the international appreciation of classical and orchestral music. I distinctly remember the audience in Granada giving us a standing ovation as well as an encore. I am pretty positive that we played the song Granada about three times before officially ending the concert. It was also from this experience that the …show more content…
From the countless opportunities of volunteering for the summer music camp to the dedication in performing at concerts, these events have allowed me to look for a college that will be able to test both myself academically and through extracurriculars. Through the phrase that I have heard from day one of orchestra, “Practice makes perfect”. I know that the endurance of practicing and perfecting an art is essential to overcome obstacles and improve oneself. As I pursue my career to become a nurse, I will integrate the lessons that I have learned from my fellow peers and
One of the eye-opening experience that I was able to be part of was when the high school orchestra went to Spain for Spring Break. It was there that I witnessed the international appreciation of classical and orchestral music. I distinctly remember the audience in Granada giving us a standing ovation as well as an encore. I am pretty positive that we played the song Granada about three times before officially ending the concert. It was also from this experience that the …show more content…
From the countless opportunities of volunteering for the summer music camp to the dedication in performing at concerts, these events have allowed me to look for a college that will be able to test both myself academically and through extracurriculars. Through the phrase that I have heard from day one of orchestra, “Practice makes perfect”. I know that the endurance of practicing and perfecting an art is essential to overcome obstacles and improve oneself. As I pursue my career to become a nurse, I will integrate the lessons that I have learned from my fellow peers and