Week 2 day 5
What a hot way to end a fine week of camp. Even though it was hot out, the campers seemed even more energetic than ever. Rehearsal in the morning was tense; everyone was trying to play their best in preparation for the concert. Dr. Metzger Howe found a couple places to work on for sectionals, but most importantly, she loosened everybody up so they could relax and truly play their best.
Sadly, I missed the second half of the day due to a couple hours of setting up chairs and stands in the park. However, from what I heard from the campers, it was one of the most fun days of their elective classes. When everyone got to the park where the concert was to take place, everyone was in good spirits and all set to play. The audience grew and grew, but not one of the orchestra members became nervous. However, the wind started to grow and many of the coaches started to get nervous about holding the music on the stands.
Individuals played beautifully during the concerts. The solos were flowing, singing, and very musically played. What stole the show was the ability of everyone to stay together. It was most apparent in the big orchestra where, although we could not hear as well due to playing outside, the members of the orchestra watched Dr. Metzger Howe’s baton carefully to stay together and create beautiful orchestral music.
After the concert, many were sad to see each other go, but everyone was proud of the music and friendships they created during this fabulous week of camp.
Timmy Locke
What a hot way to end a fine week of camp. Even though it was hot out, the campers seemed even more energetic than ever. Rehearsal in the morning was tense; everyone was trying to play their best in preparation for the concert. Dr. Metzger Howe found a couple places to work on for sectionals, but most importantly, she loosened everybody up so they could relax and truly play their best.
Sadly, I missed the second half of the day due to a couple hours of setting up chairs and stands in the park. However, from what I heard from the campers, it was one of the most fun days of their elective classes. When everyone got to the park where the concert was to take place, everyone was in good spirits and all set to play. The audience grew and grew, but not one of the orchestra members became nervous. However, the wind started to grow and many of the coaches started to get nervous about holding the music on the stands.
Individuals played beautifully during the concerts. The solos were flowing, singing, and very musically played. What stole the show was the ability of everyone to stay together. It was most apparent in the big orchestra where, although we could not hear as well due to playing outside, the members of the orchestra watched Dr. Metzger Howe’s baton carefully to stay together and create beautiful orchestral music.
After the concert, many were sad to see each other go, but everyone was proud of the music and friendships they created during this fabulous week of camp.
Timmy Locke
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