Music Paper

Music is an universal language. It transcends time, culture, language, and ethnicities. Luckily, I had the privilege to see Daytona State College’s Holiday Concert at the News-Journal Center. I was not familiar with the building but I found myself in awe over it. It's the perfect mix of music and architecture and grandeur. As soon as I entered the auditorium, I was in a state of disbelief again. With such a spacious area, a large middle auditorium, and dimmed lights, it completely set the mood to enjoy classical music. I felt a little out of place because I felt as if I was the only young adult among elder citizens. It should have been the expected because not too many young people listen to symphony orchestra type of music. I also expected not to enjoy the pieces of music at all because when I took a look at the program, I haven’t heard of any of the composers but some of the pieces I did recognize. I prepared myself for a evening of uncomfortable listening.

What I mean by that is that I had to warm up to the music at first. When I sat down and listened to the first piece, I was rather distracted. I was wondering if any of these elderly attendees were that of veterans that have came to enjoy a wonderful concert somewhat dedicated to them. So I didn't get to enjoy it as much due to the fact I was overwhelmed by the surroundings and with what was going on inside of the building. I didn't like this piece too much because it wasn't like a modern day song. What I mean by that is that I couldn't recognize the sections, the melody, barely picked up the harmony. Another thing I noticed was that it was mainly played with woodwind instruments. I mainly heard oboes, clarinets, flutes, bassoons, trumpets, and horns, given that you would hear percussion and some strings; it greatly remained in the woodwinds. I couldn't catch a reoccurring section in the piece either. Even though the woodwinds took over the whole concert, I did catch glimpse of some other...