A Day in the Life Spotlight on Nishad Vaidya

Join as we follow Nishad, one of our Seniors graduating later this year.

In this series, we'll follow FSYO students through their busy lives, and learn how they excel in balancing school, family, friends, and music. Read on for an interview with Nishad, one of our Symphonic violin players and a high school senior.

FSYO: When did you join FSYO? What made you initially want to join?

Nishad: I joined the FSYO 7 years ago, reluctantly, because my teacher suggested it and my parents all but forced me. After the first rehearsal, they would have had to chain me up on Sundays to keep me from coming back!

Nishad exploring the trails of Florida!

FSYO: You graduate high school this year! What are your college plans? Will music be involved?

Nishad: My college plans are to attend the University of Florida, major in environmental engineering, and minor in music. I hope to be part of a small ensemble in addition to the normal curriculum. Although it may not be central to my life, I hope to keep music with me wherever I go.

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Nishad taking in the scenery....

FSYO: Symphonic's playing Romeo and Juliet at the October 13 opening concert. What are the challenges of this piece? Your favorite parts?

Nishad: Romeo and Juliet is a toughie, but one that I have hoped we would play for years! There are some devilishly tricky runs that are very high-maintenance and tough to keep perfectly in time. In contrast, it's easy to get carried away on the beautiful lyrical parts and forget that I'm part of a section, and that non-soloistic rules of rhythm and pulse still apply. The most challenging part of this piece is listening across the group and lining up my part with the rest of the ensemble, especially during the fast sections.

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Nishad featured in another sneak peek from our photographer Tina Craig.

Thanks for the interview, Nishad! Be sure to come listen to him and the Symphonic Orchestra tackle Romeo and Juliet at the October 13th season opener. Learn more about the concert here.

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