Name: Jian Park

Grade: 9

Years of experience: 4

Wingspan: When did you start playing? Can you talk about that decision? 

Park: “I started playing the violin in the middle of my 5th grade year. I chose the violin because many of my friends and family friends were playing it and it looked pretty cool. Also, the violin looked pretty.”

Wingspan: Do you have a favorite piece out of everything you´ve played over the years?

Park: “I really liked playing sleigh ride this year for the Winter Extravaganza  with the top orchestra and top band. It was a new experience for me and I had a lot of fun practicing and rehearsing for it as well as playing with my friends.”

Wingspan: What is your favorite part about playing your instrument? 

Park: “The favorite part about playing my instrument is the melody we get. Violins usually receive the most melody so it is never boring and it is always interesting.”

Wingspan: What have been some challenges in playing your instrument? 

Park: “I sometimes get into a serious slump. Like for example, after All Region ended, I did not want to practice my instrument at all. It was my brain nagging me that made me practice in the end.”

Wingspan: Is it ever challenging to juggle orchestra with your other activities? 

Park: “It is sometimes challenging just because you need to put in like 90 minutes after school for it. When I have a lot of tests coming up, it is pretty hard to juggle with it but other than that, it is fine.”