Recently,
I had my first concert in orchestra this year. This is my second year
in Camerata Strings. We practice every Saturday from 9:00 to 11:30. The
conductor is really nice and she picks beautiful pieces or us to play.
Everyone must practice there part during the week, so we could play it
together on Saturday.My day started early in the morning because I needed to get dressed in a white top and a black skirt and black, shiny shoes. I had to be at the dress rehearsal at 11:30 because we needed to practice on stage. There was a lot of waiting around for our groups turn on stage. Finally, it was our time to perform. I was very nervous when I got on stage, but after we finished playing, there was a lot of clapping from the audience which made me feel very excited.
We played Fiddles out West, Sahara Crossing, DECKorations, and Starfleet. Fiddles out West was a very melodic, fast, and a light piece. Sahara Crossing, was a very slow piece. When I play this piece I imagine people crossing the desert suffering because they don't have enough water. Deckorations is a happy piece When I think of it, I think of all the holidays in December. Starfleet was my least favorite piece. It didn't have much melody and my mom didn't even record it.
Here is a video of our performance. I am kind of hidden behind some of the older kids. I am sitting right behind the blond girl in the front. Sometimes you can see me peek through. I will try out again for first violin in January. I hope I will make it this time.
Which was your favorite piece?
Dear Sarah,
ReplyDeleteBravo, I loved reading all about your concert. You did an outstanding job along side the other members who made your wonderful orchestra.
I have to say I truly loved all this pieces of music which were preformed.
How are you enjoy you holidays? Are you planning some fun stuff during your break? Hope you and your lovely family had a beautiful Christmas filled with lots of fun and over eating.
Take care Sarah.
Cheers from your friend,
AA :)
Dear AA,
DeleteThank you so much for leaving me such a lovey comment. I appreciate all the wonderful comments you leave on my blog.
During the break, I went to San Diego. We spent three days there and did many fun stuff. My sister and I will be doing posts on San Diego.
Are you enjoying your summer?
Has it been hot?
Sincerely,
Sarah
@ Sarah,
ReplyDeleteFantastic performance! Brava!
I liked the nice mix of songs. I would have to say that my favorite was DECKorations. I like a good holiday song.
Did you and you family play any holiday music together? When we were all together on Christmas, my mom played a lot of holiday music and it was fun to sing along.
Happy New Year!
Your proud former teacher,
Mrs. Y♥llis
Dear Mrs. Yollis,
DeleteThank you for visiting my blog and leaving me such a lovely comment. I appreciate all the wonderful comments you always leave on my blog. DECKorations was also my favorite song.
What exact songs did your mother play?
I hope you had a wonderful New Year!
Sincerely,
Sarah
@ Sarah,
DeleteMy mom plays all kinds of Christmas songs. She plays: Frosty, Rudolf, Deck the Halls, Up on the Housetop, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night, It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas, The Christmas Son and The First Noel... to name a few!
As musical as all of you are, do you play any of these songs?
Your proud former teacher,
Mrs. Y♥llis
Dear Mrs. Yollis,
DeleteThank you so much for responding back to me. You responded very quickly. Sadly, I don't play any of the songs your mom played. My teacher only gives us classical music to play, but maybe my mom can find me the notes so I can learn some fun songs as well.
Right now, I am playing Clair De Lune by Claude Debussy, Mazurka by Chopin, Fur Elise by Beethoven, and Antrianz Tanz by Grieg. Do you know any of these pieces? Which is your favorite?
Sincerely,
Sarah
Hi, my name is Sofy. I really liked your article, because it is interesting. I am 9 years old. 10 days ago I also took part in a vocal concert. I sang two songs. Italian folk and art song. I still do not know much English, so I write to my mother. Your grandmother is my grandfather's cousin.
ReplyDeleteRussia. Dubna. Sofy Sarova.
Dear Sofy,
DeleteThank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving me a lovely comment. I am really glad that you found me. I guess that makes us cousins as well. It is really nice that you can sing well. What songs did you sing? What are your other hobbies?
I hope you will continue to visit and leave me comments.
Sincerely,
♥Sarah♥