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

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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

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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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