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This year, 91桃色视频Adventist University has the largest Symphony Orchestra in its history with 100 members, including the conductor, Laurie Redmer Cadwallader.

鈥淚 think it鈥檚 reputation,鈥� Cadwallader says of the growth. 鈥淥nce you show kids what the possibilities are鈥�they follow through.鈥�

Students cite a number of reasons they enjoy being in the orchestra. Senior music performance major Tommy Crabtree says, 鈥淭he best thing the orchestra has given me is an appreciation for what鈥檚 around me.鈥�

Emily White, a junior music theory and literature major, says, 鈥淢y favorite part of orchestra is, not only performances and rehearsing, but tours.鈥� She explains that the orchestra is 鈥渟omething that I鈥檓 privileged to be a part of鈥�It鈥檚 been a fantastic experience.鈥�

The orchestra tours regularly, spreading its influence across the globe. Last year, the orchestra traveled to California and performed at a number of locations, including five academies. In the past couple of years, the orchestra has participated in a number of high-level performances. Last year they performed for a crowd of conductors during the College Orchestra Directors Association National Conference and earned a standing ovation. This year, the orchestra played with Grammy Award winner David Phelps, tenor from the Gaither Vocal Band, at A Taste of Southern, a yearly fundraising gala for the school.

One of the orchestra鈥檚 defining characteristics is the atmosphere that develops. Since there are new students each year, the 鈥渙rchestra has never played together before,鈥� according to Cadwallader. Throughout the year, the musicians grow closer as a group and create friendships that last.

鈥淚t鈥檚 more than just being in a class with someone. You go through the same things together,鈥� explains Tristan Ramey, senior English education major. 鈥淏eing in orchestra allows me to connect with students that I might not otherwise meet.鈥�

Katelyn Snyder, junior music major, describes that camaraderie 鈥渃omes from playing together and working through difficult music together.鈥� The orchestra organically fosters a community that students cherish.

鈥淭he orchestra鈥檚 size and caliber is what sets 91桃色视频apart from other schools,鈥� says Crabtree, adding that 鈥渢he orchestra isn鈥檛 the music, it鈥檚 the people鈥�It feels like my family now, and I can鈥檛 leave my family.鈥�

From the touring experiences to the sense of community, being part of the orchestra provides students with valuable opportunities, which is one reason for its growth. White explains, 鈥淛oining orchestra was one of the best decisions I鈥檝e ever made.鈥�

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