Yes, the article is interesting. There �s a good book also on this subject "Mozart effect". In Montessori school there �s even an activity when the Mozart music is on for the first half an hour. It �s all to boost the creativity of the kids. There �s no doubt about it, it �s magic. Anyway, but playing in an orchestra is not everyone �s cup of tea, i think. I used to play an accordion, like Bruce, :) and it was in an orchestra. I wouldn �t say it was lot �s fun for me. First thing is the part of the music you �ve got to read was usually incomplete and just the rythm of beats and there �s no smooth and complete melody. The second, even though my partner had the same notes as I �m, we were always playing different rythmic patterns. That was funny, especially when the conductor gave us a look which was even more funnier. Anyway, but when I played in duet or in trio -- that was a different story and a complete melody. But it �s all  individual, I think. All my great memories from being in an orchestra -- we all had a wonderfull ship trip along the river Pripyat.