Community Connections

Donna loss

For this community connection project, I interviewed Donna. She is an amazing person who plays musical instruments and sings as well. Donna is specialized in playing the flute. She also plays the guitar and a little bit of piano. she started playing the flute in elementary school and played into high school, but had to stop when she went to university because she did not have the time. she is also an expert in other areas apart from music, but music is her favorite. As a retired teacher, she now has more time to pursue her music hobby.  She is so friendly and agreed for me to interview her. She shared with me her interest and passion for playing the flute and enjoying music. She plays at events, especially at church programs. I interviewed Donna through email.

I chose to interview Donna because of her passion for music. I was inspired when Donna’s advice to me was ”[ don’t give up too easily and keep working hard at it”] I knew that these words were meant for me because I do not know how to play any instrument and want to learn. Donna plays the flute very well and I want to be like her some days to come.

 Questions 

1. Can you explain your role and responsibilities in your current position?

My role and responsibility in my current position is playing the flute. I enjoyed playing the flute because it is one of my favorite instruments that I am specialized at.

2. What obstacle have you faced to get to where you at today?

I started playing the flute in elementary school. I played into high school but had to stop when I went to university, as I didn’t have the time. I practiced and learned hard to achieve the skills of playing the flute. Though it was challenging but I gave it my best.

3. What advice would you pass on to someone interested in what you are doing today?

I would strongly encourage anyone interested in playing an instrument to take a chance and try it! Don’t give up too easily and keep working hard at it. Before long, you will have learned some new skills to be proud of!

4. Why are you passionate about your role?

I feel very passionate about music and playing the flute because I find that it is relaxing, yet challenging! I especially enjoy ‘ being part of a team’ and working with other people and their instruments to be part of a band. With practice and teamwork, we can make beautiful music!

5. Would you like to train someone interested in your role?

I would like to help others who might be interested in playing the flute. I believe that music is for everyone and anyone interested needs to be trained.

6. Is music your gift?

I have practiced and work hard to achieve my goals of playing musical instruments but that wasn’t the gift, the gift was….. the joy of music!

This is a picture of Donna playing the flute.

What I took from this assignment.

In the interview I learn that playing musical instruments is indeed for everyone. If you want to achieve a goal, you need to stay determined and focused, also stay positive and push yourself. This project has given me the courage to be able to talk to someone I don’t know at all. It has also made me to have a connection with someone who have achieve a musical career. I had never taught that I would find someone as kind as Donna for this interview. Moreover, I learn that patient is important to exercise when you want to achieve something great.

Opportunity

Donna agreed to help anyone interested in learning to play an instrument. I think this is an opportunity for me to learn how to play an instrument. This is a dream come true for me because I always wanted to play an instrument.