I am one of those girls that actually enjoys dressing up and wearing extremely uncomfortable heels for the sake of fashion. I feel like our breed is increasingly rare, but doing my nails and finding the perfect pair of patent leather stilettos for a night out just makes me happy.

Needless to say, I was incredibly excited when I was invited to see the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and have dessert at the Columbia Club afterward on Nov. 16. Lambda Chi Alpha organized the event so brothers could invite dates for a night out on the town that proved to be a wonderful beginning to a greatly needed Thanksgiving break.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs a wide range of music including classical and contemporary. We attended “Let’s Go to the Movies,” a performance that is part of the symphony’s “Northwest Pops” series. Before the show, our group was given the opportunity to talk to one of the producers of the show and a singer who recently performed on Broadway in “Les Miserables.” I was surprised to learn that the symphony commonly only has two practices before performing a show.

I was ecstatic -- we were attending one of the symphonies more contemporary performances. While the orchestra played soundtracks to movies such as “Jaws,” “Gone With the Wind,” and “Breakfast at Tiffanys,” movie scenes flashed across an elevated screen. There is something about hearing the scores in a live setting that completely changes the dynamics of the song. I found myself amazed at the complexity of scores, most notable those composed by John Williams.

The show ended with a John Williams medley that was seamed together flawlessly. He has composed music to many well-known movies including “Star Wars,” “Superman,” “Jurrasic Park” and even “Harry Potter.” I can’t help but wonder how one man could create such powerful melodies in his head and transfer them to a full symphony score. The conductor told the audience that John Williams always impressed him because he never uses any digital effects in his music. All of them are written for full orchestras. More than once, I got goose bumps listening to these defining tunes.

I never realized how important music is when making a film. I’m convinced that movies such as “Jaws” would not be as notable without the classic two-note melody that most people recognize in a second. It’s commendable that the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra steps out of the classical field and holds performances that appeal to a younger audience. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed and was impressed by the talent of the musicians.

I strongly recommend that anyone who wants to go on a classy and enriching date check out the orchestra’s Web site and book tickets to see one of the shows. I know I wouldn’t skip the chance to dress up and take a break from the usual college Friday night.

$10 tickets are available to students for all Lilly Classical Series and Sunday night Northwest Airlines Pops Series shows. With the MaestroCard, students can attend any four Classical or Pops series concerts for $30. Call 639.4300 for more information.