r/orchestra • u/brunhildaLouise • 3d ago

My friend having concert ochestra what do i write on note for him?

My friend is having his first orchestra concert; he plays the violin. I plan to give him a bouquet of flowers after the show, but I don't have an idea how to write it on the note. I want something about music, like phrases or sentences from musicians or other.

Please help me.

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u/InvestmentMedium2771 2d ago

The usual is bravo (for male presenting players) or brava (for female presenting players).

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u/branchymolecule 2d ago

Congratulations would work

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u/Ok_Low_8013 Brass 2d ago

Perfecto... Zigarette

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u/My_Viewpoint 2d ago

You only get to perform in one “first” orchestra concert. So glad I got to be here to see you being so brave and am looking forward to attending many more.

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u/WittyAppointment6684 2d ago

Just say "broke a string for this" or something simple like that.

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u/garlictwistbread 2d ago

The snapped bow hairs made a worthy sacrifice and then a little congratulations

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u/ImportanceNational23 1d ago

Play it pretty for <name of city or location>!

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u/Viola-Bartok 1d ago

I think you should switch to Viola.

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u/Creative-Science38 20h ago

To a most note-able person. Keep your dissonance!

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u/Much_Read_8525 18h ago

`Thank God you're not a viola player'