This past week we have been treated to terrific performances by our MS Band (on Tuesday) and MS Orchestra (on Thursday) programs. In both concerts, we saw great examples of the learning process through the middle school years. From the amazing short-term development of our beginner musicians to the polished sound and musicality of our concert and symphonic musicians, the growth was tangible and impressive – a real indication of the potential for growth during these formative years of adolescence.
It was particularly insightful that the directors shared aspects of the learning process in the concerts themselves. In band, we witnessed the many elements of Havana come together to make a complete band sound and we saw how adding conductor direction can really change the sound of a performance. In orchestra, we heard the richness of varied performance responsibilities as they took Twinkle Little Start to new musical heights.
Thank you and congratulations to our amazing directors, Adrianna Gricius, Kentaro Udagawa, and Brent Poling, along with their support teams on a terrific concert and more importantly, wonderful music learning throughout the year. And of course, well done to all of our MS musicians!