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    Britany Navarro-Martinez

    Recital Attendance Fall 2023

    Concerts Attended This Semester:

    September 24th – Brass Quartet at the Cann Garden

    October 5th – UCO Wind Symphony Concert

    October 7th - Kansas City Renaissance Festival

    October 9th – 1st Mid-term Recital

    October 14th – OSU Marching Band Performance

    October 30th- 31st – Spooktacular Cabaret

    November 6th – 2nd Mid-term Recital

    December 4th – 3rd Mid-term Recital

    December 10th – Choir, Madrigals, and Band Christmas Concert

    December 12th – Honors Recital

    I remember the time I attended a concert for the first time outside of campus. It was an

    exhilarating experience. The quartet that performed at the Cann Garden Concert Series was
    breathtaking. I play a woodwind instrument, so the sound of brass instruments has always been

    of special interest to me. Hearing them being played so skillfully was an absolute delight. The

    group consisted of two astounding trumpet players, an expert French horn player, an

    accomplished trombone player, and a skilled tuba player. I appreciate brass players because I

    have tried playing a brass instrument and couldn’t get used to the mouthpiece, especially a

    French Horn mouthpiece. As we arrived at the venue, we were unsure of what to expect, but as

    soon as we arrived, it felt familiar, as if we had heard them play before in a similar group. The

    atmosphere was lively, friendly, and welcoming, with people of all ages gathering to enjoy the

    fantastic music. Even more exciting was the discovery that Eddie was also present, although I

    can't quite recall if he mentioned he was playing. The selection of music was top-notch, with an

    excellent mix of classical and popular pieces played in different sections. One section was

    particularly engaging, with the audience being challenged to recognize popular tunes. The Pink

    Panther theme stood out to me, and I couldn't help but hum along as the quartet played it

    flawlessly. Another tune that was a lot of fun was the Simpsons theme. Overall, it was an

    unforgettable experience, and I can't wait to attend another concert like this.

    Attending the UCO Wind Symphony Concert was a wonderful experience for me, as it was only

    my second time attending an off-campus concert. I had the pleasure of listening to some awe-

    inspiring new pieces that had not yet been released, which was truly a remarkable experience.

    The only regret I had was not keeping the program to discuss each song individually. I remember

    they had one of the composers there to talk about the piece. Then they played through it. It was a

    10-minute piece and was I was falling asleep. It wasn’t out of disrespect, but it was a long drive,

    and I already had a long day. Then they had the nerve to say they were playing the piece again so

    they could get the first recording of it. At that point I wanted to get up and leave. Initially, I had
    intended to start attending the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), but I remained in touch

    with Dr. Butterfield, a skilled flute professor, over the summer. Despite my decision to begin

    school at NOC, she was kind enough to invite me to play in some ensembles as a non-student. I

    ran into her at the concert and asked if I could sit with her, to which she graciously agreed. We

    spent our time catching up and conversing until the concert began. It was an honor to witness

    someone I knew from school performing in the ensemble, which was the most popular group to

    join during auditions. I've seen the audition music, and it is such an honor to be a part of that

    group. The band had an excellent size and boasted a diverse range of instruments, including

    trumpets, bassoons, and more. As the concert ended, I departed feeling proud and fulfilled.

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