Senior Spotlight: Ben D'Haiti, trumpet

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.