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Chamber Music Night: March 20, 2026
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What Play On means to me

Playing on means that no matter the obstacles we go through, we continue to do what we love, creating music.

Isabelle

2nd Period String Orchestra

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Sticking with my instrument through both successes and failures, and not letting anything discourage me from continuing to play

Swaraali

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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While times change, music persists. But only the musician can bring it to life. Therefore, it is our responsibility as

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While times change, music persists. But only the musician can bring it to life. Therefore, it is our responsibility as the musicians to play on.

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Sebastian

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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To play on is to allow music to rise us up instead of letting our struggles push us down.

Petra

2nd Period String Orchestra

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Adapting and achieving. Working as one to create something amazing. Hard work and dedication.

Sam

4th Period Jazz Ensemble

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“Playing On” is a constant pursuit of musical growth that does not falter, even in the face of inconvenience or

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“Playing On” is a constant pursuit of musical growth that does not falter, even in the face of inconvenience or adversity. It is driven by a passion for artistic expression in the form of music.

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Xavier

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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It means that even though I accidentally bit my lip 3 times in one week I still practice the stuff

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It means that even though I accidentally bit my lip 3 times in one week I still practice the stuff I need to practice. That was a rough few days.

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Ettan

4th Period Jazz Ensemble

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Play On! means to indulge in our collective love for music and our instruments regardless of the obstacles we face.

Simone

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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Playing on means to not let anything get in the way of spreading your musical talent

Daivik

2nd Period String Orchestra

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For me playing on means that you show up and practice no matter what, even on days when it feels

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For me playing on means that you show up and practice no matter what, even on days when it feels difficult to sit down and play your instrument, you sit yourself down and practice, even if it is just for fifteen minutes. In other words, you play on.

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Laura

3rd Period Concert Band

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Playing on describes two major concepts: devotion and perseverance. Devotion is what causes players to continue playing and enjoying their

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Playing on describes two major concepts: devotion and perseverance. Devotion is what causes players to continue playing and enjoying their instrument. Perseverance is what causes players to continue participating in band, despite the troubles.

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Owen

0 Period Concert Band

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For me, “playing on” means that even if you only have time to practice for only 10-15 minutes, you would

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For me, “playing on” means that even if you only have time to practice for only 10-15 minutes, you would still practice for this 10-15 minutes. Those who “play on” don’t really see music as work; rather, they see is as having fun while improving their skills.

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Ethan

4th Period Jazz Ensemble

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I think playing on means to be dedicated to playing your instrument. It means that you are willing to take

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I think playing on means to be dedicated to playing your instrument. It means that you are willing to take the time to practice and improve your playing skills. Dedication during your instrument playing journey would also mean that you enjoy playing your instrument and want to continue playing no matter what.

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Calista

3rd Period Concert Band

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It means to play because you love to play, not because you have to play

Tymofiy

3rd Period Concert Band

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To play on is to persevere during challenges, and to keep doing what you love.

Victor

3rd Period Concert Band

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Playing on means continuing to immerse yourself in music even when it isn’t the most fun thing in the world,

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Playing on means continuing to immerse yourself in music even when it isn’t the most fun thing in the world, so that it is more rewarding in the future when it becomes fun again.

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Kayla

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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It means to continue music throughout your life

Markus

2nd Period String Orchestra

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The journey of music revolves around the relationship between the player and the instrument. In a sense, I have been

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The journey of music revolves around the relationship between the player and the instrument. In a sense, I have been playing on to the music as a symbol to express myself. Music helps me grow and keep growing. Instrumental music leads to me to areas, in many different genres, further away that words cannot express. Instrumental music can ignite imagery in the people who play it and also the ones who hear it, while words often mean one specific meaning. Therefore, if music brings everyone together in the tough times or in the normal times, we should be together to make music and PLAY ON.

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Flora

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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In my opinion, to play on means to persevere through all the hardships. Sometimes you have those moments when all

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In my opinion, to play on means to persevere through all the hardships. Sometimes you have those moments when all you want to do is quit because you can’t play a certain passage or technique correctly; you become frustrated and lose sight of how music is so essential to you. Overcoming those obstacles in itself is “playing on” despite all the struggles. There are those joyous moments when you beam with pride and a smile on your face, whether you’re playing chamber music, solo, or in an orchestra and think to yourself, “Wow, I love what I do.” In this case, since we are all separated and must communicate virtually, we are pushing through and overcoming this obstacle and always find a way to make music together. In times of need, music will always bring people together.

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Charlotte

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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Music has always been and will always be an integral part of our lives.

Giovanni

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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To play your instrument means to expose your soul to the world. Or else you’re just blowing on a piece

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To play your instrument means to expose your soul to the world. Or else you’re just blowing on a piece of metal to make noises that are organized in a certain fashion.

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Katrina

0 Period Concert Band

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To fulfill the slogan “play on” requires a persistence from each and every student in orchestra. During the strangest of

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To fulfill the slogan “play on” requires a persistence from each and every student in orchestra. During the strangest of times, we as an orchestra are able to continue putting in effort to create music, and to most importantly play together.

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Joie

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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To always have one more way to enhance my life and myself, and sometimes to make music for other people.

Jimmy

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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No matter how I’m feeling, if I continue to play music I will always feel better.

Colin

1st Period Symphony Orchestra

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