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My

                                                                                                                                         he Inter-House Instrumental Com-
                                                                                                                                         petition, which took place on Mon-
                                                                                                                                T day 25th was really fantastic. It was
            INTER-HOUSE                                                                                                          taught me so many new things. I enjoyed                  Experience
                                                                                                                                 amazing! I loved everything about it and it



                                                                                                                                 the rehearsals and seeing other extreme-
                                                                                                                                 ly talented musicians come on stage and
            INSTRUMENTAL                                                                                                         perform wonderful pieces that they have

                                                                                                                                 been learning for weeks, and for some, who
                                                                                                                                 were given a fresh new piece to learn and
                                                                                                                                 play on the spot! It was difficult, to say the
            COMPETITION                                                                                                          least, and it was a tough journey to learn
                                                                                                                                 and play the music given, but it was so
                                                                                                                                 worth it.



                                                                                                                                 Despite many complications, especially
                                                                                                                                 with my instrument and its delicateness
                                                                                                                                 and the constant mistakes, it taught me
                                                                                                                                 something new and a valuable lesson I
                                                                                                                                 will always remember. All of this encour-
                                                                                                                                 aged me to keep pushing myself, even

                                                                                                                                 though I was initially hesitant. Getting on
                                                                                                                                 stage and playing the music was surpris-
                                                                                                                                 ingly, quite enjoyable. I saw it as a chance
                                                                                                                                 to prove myself and showcase my skills to
                                                                                                                                 a large audience, while hopefully, giving
                                                                                                                                 them something pleasant to listen to at the
                                                                                                                                 same time.


                                                                                                                                 Congrats to all the other contestants! They

                                                                                                                                 all did so well and I’m glad of the outcome.
                                                                                                                                 I think the people who made mistakes as
                                                                                                                                 they played were impressive. The way they
                                                                                                                                 continued with such courage and spirit de-
                                                                                                                                 spite difficulties is commendable. All in all
                                                                                                                                 the Inter-House Instrumental Competition
                                                                                                                                 was very inspiring!



                                                                                                                                 Article by

                                                                                                                                 Maia Otegbola  | Year 7 Volta



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