Friday, April 24, 2009

Solo/Ensemble Contest a Success

2009 Solo/Ensemble contest is but a wonderful, exhausted memory. But April 18 does merit a bit of reflection as I sort it's music and prepare for the end of the year activities.

Top Ten memories from 2009 Solo/Ensemble Contest (in no meaningful order)
No surprises: everyone got on the bus that we were expecting!!
Teamwork: The kids supported each other and worked together- heartwarming!
Helpful parents & students: who could see that their director was a bit overwhelmed at times.
Musical Growth: so much evidence of hard work and learning.
Perfect Scores: 2 of them- both on trios.
Continued excellence: 12 Ones, 8 Twos, 2 Threes
Chamber Choir: Beautiful, meaningful performance.
Musical Moments: A couple touching performances that communicated with the audience.
Exhausted students: who gave everything they had and more.
AND..............
Australia: the movie I watched when I was finally in my recliner with my cup of tea!!!