Category Archives: Orchestra

Yesterday (Saturday) I took some of my beginning and intermediate orchestra kids to watch an open rehearsal of the Freiburg Music College’s orchestra. The orchestra was rehearsing Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. The director would periodically turn around and talk to the … Continue reading →

Anyone who has ever been in orchestra or band probably remembers the big black music stands you always used. Well, we had several at BFA, but not enough to accommodate two new orchestras and a new beginning band program all … Continue reading →

Even amidst the concerts and general end-of-the-year busyness, BFA manages to have a fun time. Our jollity expresses itself in generally wholesome ways, despite being high in sugar content. Here are some of the recent parties: 1. Orchestra party – … Continue reading →

As a musician, Christmas time = concert time. In the past 2 weeks, I’ve been involved in 7 concerts. Instead of 7 Swans a-swimming, it’s my head that’s swimming after organizing rehearsals and getting myself to concerts! 1. Wednesday, Dec. … Continue reading →

This weekend was the high school orchestra’s trip to Paris! Six string players (4 violins, 2 cellos) and 3 chaperones (myself plus RAs Chris and Jon) drove to Massy, a suburb of Paris, on Friday and returned to Kandern on … Continue reading →

“I prefer going shopping for avocados because they look prettier than clothing.” – A.P. “If people in movies listened to me, a lot more of them would still be alive!” – D. P. “I thought everyone else was in the … Continue reading →

Saturday I had a fun little party with my intermediate orchestra. We made cookies together . . . attacked each other with wooden spoons . . . . . . ate pizza, watched Prince Caspian, and enjoyed the cookies with … Continue reading →

I have visited the nursing home twice in the last two weeks! Last Wednesday I took the high school orchestra over there…. And today I brought my intermediate orchestra. They played very well, and a couple of the people in … Continue reading →

Yesterday was quite the hectic day. Yay for crazy Tuesdays. Rachel and I started with a wonderful breakfast at Lacoste. As the bakery is closed now, it was Rachel’s first and last time eating there. Mmm, croissants! Then Katie and … Continue reading →