It's not spring any
more, but it is string season with the KSO Youth Orchestras' String
Camp! More than 200 violinists, violists, cellists and bassists are
descending upon Hardin Valley Academy's Music Department to build
toward a final concert Friday, June 24 at 2:30. I am
privileged to be a part of it this year, and my work with the kids in the cello sections has been sheer joy. They are not merely
a talented bunch, (and it's a big bunch!) but inquisitive and courteous
as well.
Four ensembles are
derived from the total student body: the Prelude, Overture,
Intermezzo and Finale. Conductors of these groups and combinations
thereof are Erin Archer, Kathy Hart, Wesley Baldwin, Nina Missildine
Mikos and James Fellenbaum. An overriding theme of the camp's
repertoire is music of the movies, with selections from Starwars,
The Avengers, The
Sound of Music, and others
being offered.
I
have included some fine
photographs of the proceedings at camp by Faithful Photography. Enjoy! Better yet, come on out tomorrow to see our talented musicians make sweet summer music.
Dan Thompson leads a contingent of bassists
Sarah Ringer with a passel of violinists
Yours truly demonstrating a pizzicato moment
Erin Archer leading the Prelude Orchestra
What it's all about.
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