Essay/Symphony Darren Morten

Mr. Phillips 11/23/01

What I Saw, Heard, and Learned

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, we went to a symphony in Columbus, Georgia. I saw many different instruments. All of the people were playing the instruments. I saw a man, who was leading, which is a conductor. I also saw a funny story and pictures of clocks.

I heard many different instruments. I heard a big thing with a hole in the front that made a loud noise. A circle looking thing that a man clapped together to make a sound that went on for a long time. I heard a bell that made a beautiful noise.

I learned a lot about music. I learned that it takes time to write a piece of music. There are four main parts in an orchestra. I learned there are a lot of instruments and people in an orchestra. I learned you can picture some songs in your mind.

This was the greatest music I ever heard. It is also the greatest field trip I’ve ever been to.