Barber Scandal

Barber’s Overture to The School for Scandal begins with the violins bringing about commotion, then joins a flute that then passes on a “rumor”. Soon the whole band joins in and the “rumor “ is now irreversible, the damage has already been done . The oboe, the lone wolf in this piece was in fact the conversation piece. The Oboe plays a sorrowful tune which portrays the dark feelings that are nestled inside. I cannot simply side with the oboe though. The Violin to took ownership of the Oboe’s peace, and the Oboe allowed the “rumor” to have a negative effect. Are we allowing a “Violin” to take ownership of how we live our lives and how we view