Not every piece will be your favourite, and that is okay
Some weeks the music will be unfamiliar: an older work, a sacred piece, a style you have not met before, or something that feels hard long before it feels rewarding. Your taste is still growing, and “I don’t like this one” is a normal part of the journey, not a sign anything is wrong.
What it grows in you
Playing or singing music you did not choose builds perseverance, an open and growing musical palate, and the maturity to serve the whole ensemble rather than only your own preference. Very often you end up loving a piece you first resisted, once you have lived with it and mastered it. That turnaround is one of the most formative experiences an ensemble offers.
What helps
The key is not to let “I don’t like this piece” harden into “I don’t like orchestra” or “I don’t like choir”. Give it time, a piece almost always grows on you as it gets easier. Talk to your conductor if something is a genuine struggle. And enjoy the breadth you are gaining: stretching into new and unfamiliar music is part of becoming a real musician, and we choose our repertoire with care, for its beauty and its meaning.
Part of Your Onboarding & Character Guide.