Brandon HaightThe University Orchestra
I attended my first orchestra on Wednesday, October 29. ... I chose to attend the orchestra mainly because of the extreme differences between that and the Javier Mendoza concert. However unlike the Javier Mendoza concert I had a much better attitude about this orchestra, and was ever more excited to find out that they were playing familiar pieces. I had decided to take a few notes during the orchestra, but I found it very difficult because I was so wound up in the music. Along with the music the orchestra was full of concepts that we discussed in class. ... Everything from the positioning and types of instruments to the themes and techniques, my first time at the orchestra was a wonderful experience. ... However the orchestra definitely had an eerie feel to it and seemed to put me in the mood for Halloween.