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Category Archives: Orchestra
Kammerorchester Basel
Today I took the orchestra girls to see the Basel Chamber Orchestra. It was fun for them to see a live performance. Throughout the semester, we had discussed orchestra instruments, tuning procedures, the role of the concertmaster and section leaders, … Continue reading
First Auditorium Recital
Today the orchestra had its first recital in the BFA auditorium! Several other groups played, including middle school hand bells, high school guitar class, piano solos, and a flute solo. The girls were a little nervous before playing! We … Continue reading
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Nursing Home Performance
Today I brought 6 students to the nursing home to perform duets and solos for the elderly people living there. I was a little nervous introducing the students in German, but I know the important part came across when I … Continue reading
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First Performance
The orchestra had its first performance this week! Yesterday the two girls performed “In a Monastary” and “The Vagabond” at the Monday Recital. It was a good, low-key way to have our first performance. The girls played well, though they … Continue reading
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Orchestra Fun
Last Sunday night I had my orchestra girls over to my house for a movie night. We watched “August Rush” while eating popcorn, apples & carrots with peanut butter, cookies, and quesadillas. It was a nice night of bonding for … Continue reading
Pieces
Yesterday in church, the pastor preached on Psalm 42-43. We long for God when we recognize our great need. We thirst and cry out to Him to relieve us from our darkness, pain, and suffering. Sometimes it feels as though … Continue reading
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