Senior Spotlight: Ben D'Haiti, trumpet
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What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?
AYCO (1 year), AYSO (1 year), AYP (2 years), AYP Chamber (1 year); 4 years total in AYPO Program
Your advice for young musicians?
Learn to practice correctly, and work hard whenever you do practice.
What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?
Rice University; Trumpet Performance
A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?
My most memorable AYPO experience was my first AYP concert. It was difficult, but really rewarding repertoire.
What do you hope to do after graduation?
I hope to be a trumpet player in a professional orchestra, and I hope to also grow and build my production company.
What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?
Bud Herseth inspires me as a trumpeter because I love the way he sounds, and he is one of the most respected orchestral trumpet players ever.