Throughout my years as a violinist, I have gained many years of experience. I have also built upon my knowledge by challenging myself each year. My orchestra had the privilege of playing with the well-known famous violinist Mark Wood back in 2014. My school invited him to play with us as a guest performer, for one of our spring concerts.

I was so incredibly grateful for that opportunity because not many school districts have the resources they need to get in contact with someone well-known, including if they don't have what they need to host them. I was able to see how experienced he is and how much work he has put into what he does, and it was truly amazing to even be in the same room as him. Additionally, during the holidays, my orchestra traveled to all of the elementary schools in our district, and we performed for all of the students and staff. That was definitely one of my favorite and most memorable parts of the orchestra. Just seeing the joy and happiness expressed all over the children's faces as we performed, was always something that I cherished and loved experiencing each year.

As musicians, there are times when we get tired of playing the same pieces over and over — but when you see those young children light up and look eager to pick up and learn an instrument, your perspective about music is added to in such a good way.

JennyRoberto

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