Metal stands arranged in rows
Hold scores for the musicians
Whose instruments each have a
Part conceived and composed
As a musical story.
The musicians practiced
Alone for hours to reach
Perfection in their part
Before group rehearsal.
The conductor coordinates
The musicians in each section
And each section with the others
To re-awaken the music.
With the concert hall abuzz
The patrons in excited
Anticipation now hush
As maestro’s baton rises.
And then the magic begins
As each musician becomes
An integral part of the
Symphony playing as one.
Oh what a wondrous beauty
To behold with ear and eye!
A true marvel of human
Expression and achievement.
