What a Weekend!

This past weekend flew by, packed with loads of events.

New Hampshire Band Directors Honors Band Auditions:
On Saturday I judged the NHBDA Honors Band taped auditions for five hours at the Dover Middle School. There were 38 entrants, and it took five hours non stop to get through all of them.
I was surprised by the high level of playing each applicant demonstrated, and how well prepared everyone was! The competition was steep, and the top ten flutes should be proud!

Wedding at Newton Center Baptist Church
After judging, Chris and I played a beautiful ceremony at the Newton Center First Baptist Church for a holiday themed wedding. We played all the old favorites, such as Ave Maria and Jesu Joy of Man's Desire, and some lyrical Christmas favorites, featuring a version of O Holy Night. It was gorgeous! The bridesmaids wore a deep Christmas red, and they decorated the church with poinsettias. What a wonderful idea for a wedding.

Flute Recital at Plymouth State University
On Sunday, my student at PSU gave her senior recital. I conducted the PSU flute choir as they premiered a new work written for the event titled "Eagle Lake." It was a great performance, and all of the players should be proud.

What a whirlwind of a weekend!

All State Success!!!

Congratulations to two of my students that made All State for 2009!

Alexandra Evans made the All State Concert Band on flute.

Julia Rosen made the All State Orchestra on piccolo. She received the 2nd highest score in the state on piccolo and the 7th highest score in the state on flute.

I'm proud of everyone who tried out this year! You all worked so hard.

All State Auditions

Good Luck to all of my flute students participating in the All State tryouts this weekend!

I am proud to have five high school students trying out, and two college students assisting with the auditions.

I know it's a nerve splitting process, but it makes you stronger as a musician and as a person. No one likes rejection (authors above all else come accross this more times than not), but if you can get through the process, the end result is totally worth every dejection along the way!

Feel free to post any All State stories or experiences that you've come accross in your flute playing!