It all started the first year of high school when I came to my first class, Beginner’s Orchestra. It was an unexpected class in my schedule. When I told my teacher that I did not ask for an orchestra class, she told me that I should take this challenge.
Back in elementary school, I was in an afterschool program which offered violin lessons. I remember learning the basics of the instrument such the scales and the hot cross buns song was something that I am sure I mastered. Unfortunately, in middle school, I was placed in a class where we had chorus as a music class instead. This hiatus made me forget about the enjoyment of playing music.
In my final year of high school, I have been learning and practicing the violin every day. Even though I am not at the highest level, I continue to work my hardest to become more proficient. I still need to work on perfecting techniques such as my hand eye coordination or vibrato, the
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For me, playing violin is both a physical and a mental workout. The process of making your own music gives me the sense of excitement and achievement. During the winter season, we get to play Christmas songs such as We Wish You a Very Christmas or Ukrainian Bell Carol to get into the holiday spirit. In addition, performing in front of the entire school and being applauded give me the feeling of accomplishment.
At first, I thought orchestra class would be a distraction to my academics. After years of playing, I have noticed that playing the violin has only helped me. For example, it allowed me to concentrate more on my studies and it relieved my stress from my school work. Furthermore, orchestra class helped me connect with other musicians who have similar interests. Playing with a class of around sixty students is an experience that I will not forget. When I along with other violinists play along with the cellists and violists, we produce such a rich, harmonic, and melodic
Music has always been one of things I excelled in. In elementary school it was required to be in music but second in 5th grade you have the option to be in band. I was in band for 6 years before I stopped and I went to 5 honor bands. I played tenor saxophone and was 2nd chair all six years. Jazz band was something we had in middle school and high school. We had 2 jazz bands in middle school. Jazz one was for 8th graders and jazz two was 7th grade. I played in both. My first year I played tenor 1 and 2 and the second year I played baritone saxophone. My 9th grade year I played only tenor one. We didn’t have to audition but the students who plays that instrument normally would have first say in who gets 1st, 2nd and sometimes 3rd part. That
I have played an intrinsic role in my school’s band and orchestra department through helping organizing performances, teaching classes, and tutoring individuals. On a regular basis, I am responsible for directing and teaching classes including beginning band, with grades ranging from fourth to twelfth, and more advanced ensembles like concert band and marching band. I also play an important role in their performances sometimes by directing and other times by contacting venues to organize dates and times for the shows. I also dedicate time during the week to help beginning players
Why would you ever want to be?! Is mainstream violinist what you want to be? Do you can to blend in with everyone else and not stand out? Violins are the smallest instruments in the orchestra. Who wants that tiny thing? It’ll get lost easily because of that size! They are the most played instrument and tend to have a large group of players so your sound will probably be masked by the others. Many times violists start on a violin because it’s a smaller size, but then change over to the viola as they grow older (that’s because we’re amazing). The violins are also the self-centered instruments because they always want to have the melodies and they think they’re the best when in reality they aren’t. OH! When they are played wrong, it is one. Of. The. Worst. Sounds. Ever. They sound like dying cats on that E string if they are out of tune! I can’t imagine anyone would intend to play
The obstacle I had to confront a problem my freshman year in high school. I entered into orchestra class to learn the basics of playing violin. I use to play before, but I forgot how it was played. Our teacher gave us a book to read called the “The Inner Game of Tennis.” Told us to look through it and find the deeper mean towards the book. I found it interesting that he gave us a book of tennis theme. The thing we should focus on is the position of our finger patterns and note names.
Playing violin has always been an important part of my life. Aside from leading the Union Orchestra as Concertmaster, I served as an Assistant Principal in the Tulsa Youth Symphony. The Tulsa Youth Symphony has given me many opportunities to perform for the community and inspire people in the process. Every year, the orchestra has a Play-a-thon at the Woodland Hills Mall. Sometimes, after the event, the parents would point to me as an example and tell their children to practice harder and “be as good as that guy” (me). That absolutely made my day. A few months ago, our orchestra performed at a community event in Bristow. I highly enjoy playing at these types of events because we can reach many people with our music, who ordinarily may not be
I began taking violin lessons at the age of four and have since shared my music with others in many ways. I have been in the community orchestra at Jacksonville University and am in the first violin section of the University of North Florida's string ensemble. When I performed on violin for 4-H's Share the Fun event, I placed first at the county and district levels and second at the state level, and was later asked to play at the 4-H Foundation Dinner and two Volunteer Recognition Dinners. The most unusual playing job I have had was when I played for a sale at Rhode's Furniture!
Over the years I have gotten really good and learned quite a lot of songs. I love the violin so much because I love this high sounds of it. Sometimes when I hear a violin playing really high while the whole orchestra is playing low I think it sounds pretty.
What does music mean to you? Music is something that has been around for many years. It started out as just some drums and a few instruments, but has changed a lot over time. The dictionary defines music as “an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.” When I think of music I think of it has a story combined with instrumental sounds. Over the years, it has changed so much, some for the good and the bad. There are many different types of music and different emotions it will bring.
Even with his newfound knowledge, school was still not interesting, and it was actually worse than it had been before. Now, along with his dislike of the teaching methods, his classmates disliked him for being somewhat of a loner, and because he was so much more intelligent than any of them. His lone passion outside of science was playing the violin, which he continued to do throughout his life. His love of the violin stemmed from his love of classical music, which his mother encouraged him to listen to. But because of his difficulties associating with his teachers and fellow students, he dropped out of school at the age...
During the Baroque era, music itself was what provided the main force to keep refining the violin bow design. While the focus during the 17th and early 18th century was on fulfilling the increasing demands of challenging compositions. The compositions were orientated towards solo performance. The emphasis for compositions shifted during the 18th century towards bourgeois concert performance, which called for a powerful sound. The more powerful sound was so that it could assert itself in larger spaces. The violin had become established as a solo instrument that was able to hold its own in larger ensembles such as symphonic orchestras. The musical world of today is focused more and more on outstanding virtuosi. A virtuosi is someone who is a master or genius at something. The performance style of these virtuosi was defined by a multi-facetted bowing
Most teachers I have met either grew up with parents who were teachers, or were inspired as students by great teachers who have made their students desire to be just like them. In my case, I grew up with no musical background or teaching background. Both my mother and father never attempted nor had the ambition to play music or teach. Needless to say, I had many teachers who supported me and drove me to do what I loved. I started to play the guitar by age nine and when I hit middle school I joined band. I was itching to play percussion. I wanted to be the loud, annoying snare drum in the back that everyone hated. When tryout days came around I went in and completely bombed my chances. I had no rhythm and no sense of time. My director then encouraged me to try something else. I made my way over to the trumpet and after struggling to even hold it properly, I decided that trumpet was not for me. Now devastated, and on the verge of crying, I had thought of giving up. What I wanted to play, I was not good at, and I did not find any other instrument appealing. My director then pointed me in the direction of a long, slim, silver tube with keys. “The flute?!” I snarled at him, questioning his opinion. The flute is not the instrument for me. The flute is for the rich girls who think they are so beautiful and flawless because they play the flute. My director smiled and said, “Just give it a chance.” I picked it up and with
The screechy, scratching sound of the violin, the goose-like honk of the clarinet, and the thumping raucous of the drums are all sounds of an aspiring musician learning to play a musical instrument for the first time. I believe everyone should learn how to play a musical instrument. Nowadays, people tend to want to partake in activities that provide instant gratification rather than undertaking tasks that require discipline but yield long-term benefits. I think that some people do not want to play a musical instrument because they think it is too difficult or too costly. The advantages of learning a musical instrument, however, far outweigh any opposing arguments people may suggest. Everyone should learn how to play a musical instrument because
Two years later I decided to pick up the guitar. And two years after that I joined my school orchestra and started playing the cello. I spent about half an hour a day practicing the cello, and a few times a week I’d put some time in with my piano and guitar. Naturally, the cello became my main instrument, and I greatly enjoyed playing it. As the years went on, I began to focus on auditioning for more advanced orchestras so that I could play with more talented musicians.
Reflecting from my past experiences, there were many reasons why playing in the orchestra interested me. When we focused on our concerts, we cooperated as a group to make sure that everything fell into place and ran smoothly. I liked how I was part of a group and how I had a “role” to play to make the concert a success. I learned that each person is important in order to become a successful orchestra. By working in these groups, I made many friends along the way. Most importantly, I got to express myself through music. Whether it’s singing, painting, or playing an instrument, people share what they believe and how they feel about something through their art.
We meet the teachers who will give us the instruments to join the orchestra of the world. We love them, admire them, respect them, and above all, learn from them. Forever into our future we will tell stories and reminisce of the memorable teachers and classrooms that taught us so diligently. They teach us the information to decode life, and be able to support ourselves. We excel in the subjects we love, and take this excellence into our future careers.