Editing the Wavelength: My Odyssey Beyond the Pages
October 14, 2025
Playing the keyboard in The Ensemble during our school’s orchestra presentation at the Founder’s Day celebrations provided an unforgettable experience. My commitment to music led me through every practice session and performance event despite being out of the main performance area. Playing the Titanic theme, as well as mixing Indian classical with Western music, was what I found most enjoyable during orchestra performances at the school’s Founder’s Day event. The blend between my love for Bollywood music and Western albums made my experience authentic and satisfying. Singing in the musical finale led me to transition into the choir role before experiencing the thrilling performance. At the same time, I discovered all the various instruments at play, including tabla violins, saxophone guitars, drums, and sitar. Coordinating with over 130 musicians and rehearsing for over a month posed challenges, but the energy, teamwork, and music made it an unforgettable experience when we finally performed.
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