The sound of rain played on multiple instruments pours into the audience as the Coppell Community Orchestra performs their first song of the second half of their concert.
On March 1, Coppell Community Orchestra performed its Springtime Harmonies concert at the Coppell Arts Center.
During the first half, different sections of the orchestra performed, starting with the string, followed by the brass, and then the woodwind instruments.
Conductor Mark Scott appreciates the orchestra’s willingness to try something new as he said it was the first time for the sections to perform separately.
“When I suggested it, they were into it,” Scott said. “Instead of telling me all the reasons it couldn’t work, they just went for it.”
During the second half of the concert, the three sections combined to perform three songs. The last song was arranged by the orchestra conductor.
“The song was arranged for people singing in its original form,” Scott said. “It’s 500 years old, and involves people singing words and playing instruments. I took the words out and made the music work for this.”
Coppell resident Gene Perry enjoyed the concert as his wife has been a violinist for the orchestra since it was formed.
“The music changes as the directors change, so it’s always something new,” Perry said. “But it’s all really good.”
Coppell Community Orchestra president and French horn player Rachel Woods appreciates the dedication of its members.
“I appreciate that all of the people that play with us love to play and we just come together and have a great time performing and learning about each other’s instruments and working together as a team to celebrate musicians and music,” Woods said.
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