When I was in elementary school, all I wanted to do was to play the violin. Every time I went to my older sister’s concerts, I was so jealous. Then finally in fourth grade, we were able to choose which instrument we wanted to play; finally, my dream came true that I could play the violin. I played from fourth grade all the way until I graduated high school. I miss it a lot, but I had so many memories (good and annoying) involving playing in a school orchestra and some of them I’m sure you have too.

1. When you’re given new music and you can’t play it because it’s so hard.

2.When the conductor cuts the section off after playing one note.

3. Finding out the playing test and seating audition spots.

4. The anticipation of finding out which seat we got.

5. The excitement about which holiday piece we’re playing.

6. The Hallelujah Chorus with the school choir.

7. Always losing your rosin.

8. The constant breaking of strings.

9. When the seniors get recognition at the final concert.

10. When you put away your instrument at the end.

11. Breaking out your instrument after a few years, trying to play it, and it sounds like a cat dying.