Regionals

Josh tried out for regionals this year on the bass clarinet.  We found out that that he was selected to first chair bass clarinet in the honor orchestra.  He had a really high score, almost 80 pts. higher than last years score with the clarinet.  It was great for him to go to regionals in both the clarinet and the bass clarinet.

Josh after regional auditions

Josh received the music for orchestra and noticed that he would play the bass clarinet for Russian's Sailors Dance and the clarinet for Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet.  I was thrilled to hear him play Russian's Sailors Dance, especially since I played that song in high school.  Josh was hoping for more bass clarinet parts, but that wasn't the case.  He realized that the clarinet part was really hard music, harder music than he has played before.  It practiced hard on that piece.  The concert was amazing and the kids received a standing ovation.  I was so impressed with the talent that these students.

Josh after playing Romeo and Juilet

Josh and Jordan both played in the orchestra

Josh and Aubrey both participated in Regionals.
Aubrey chose to do choir instead of orchestra.

Josh and his plaque