fot.  Joanna Andrzejewska

I have been playing the Western concert flute¹ in a wind orchestra² since I was twelve years old. This has been my passion and a way to relax. The orchestra I belong to was founded in 1937. Since 2003, we have organized musical impressions, attracting bands from all over Poland. We also perform³ in many European countries, which gives me the opportunity to visit beautiful places and fulfill⁴ my musical dreams.

Every year, on November 11th, we participate in a patriotic concert broadcast live on local television. We’ve also had the chance to release⁵ several albums, in the creation of which I have been involved.

Playing in the orchestra is not just a hobby for me; it’s also a way to make new friends and experience different cultures. Each concert is a new challenge and an opportunity to improve my skills. I am happy to be a  part of such a unique musical community⁶.

As a member of the orchestra, I also have the chance to participate in various workshops and music courses that allow me to continually develop and refine my abilities. Meeting outstanding musicians⁷ and conductors⁸ inspires me to work on my technique and interpretation of pieces. Our rehearsals⁹ and concerts teach me teamwork and let me share my passion for music with others. It’s not just a hobby but a way of life that brings me immense¹⁰ joy and satisfaction.

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¹Western concert flute – flet poprzeczny
² a wind orchestra is also called a wind band, a concert band, a wind symphony or a symphonic band – orkiestra dęta

³to perform – występować

⁴to fulfill – spełniać, realizować

⁵to release – tu (wydać, publikować)

⁶a community – społeczność, środowisko

⁷ a musician – muzyk
⁸a conductor – dyrygent
⁹a rehearsal – próba
¹⁰immense – ogromny, bezgraniczny

fot.  Joanna Andrzejewska

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