***************Although the city was under seige by giant M&M's, we had a successful journey into New York. Jeff, as a chaperone, left early with Stephanie and Erica to make the trek in by bus. Laura, Brian, and I followed by train later.
There were only five High School Wind Ensembles invited from across the US...Allentown, PA; Missoula, MT; Brooklyn, NY; San Jose, CA; and Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ plus the Bridgewater-Raritan HS Symphony Orchestra. Erica plays clarinet in the Wind Ensemble and Stephanie is 1st Chair in the Bass section of the orchestra. Selection for participation in these are through auditions.
The only downer was that we could not take pictures or record. We had heard the orchestra the night before in the school gym. Needless to say, hearing them and seeing them on stage in the Hall was thrilling. Bridgewater-Raritan came home with two gold medals and Brooklyn with one.
And, as a bonus tonight, as part of the Spring Music Festival, I also got to hear Brian play the baritone horn with the 8th grade band.
I have always been impressed with the quality of the music program in this school district. Over the past three years, the wind ensemble has sent 17 music majors out into the collegiate ranks. They graduate from Bridgewater-Raritan sounding like professional musicians. No squeaky clarinets here. Congratulations to you all!
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