SITTING IN
Our little town has so many talented residents. We may be known for our skiers but there are many artists and musicians living and visiting here. Our Wood River Orchestra is a group of amatures of all ages who play together and occasionally perform. I got a call from one of the members to join in and when my teacher gave his approval I went for it. Needless to say my degree of participation is really limited but what a welcoming group. “Sitting In” is really fun and what a new experience. They’re practicing for a Christmas show and while Jingle Bells is on the list it’s not the Jingle Bells I know. Many of the Carols are relatively easy to play but I’m playing harmony so I can’t rely on the melody. I asked Ron to play and record the Carols for me to practice with so I can at least hear what they’re SUPPOSED to sound like. Will I join in on the actual performance, not sure yet. I’d hate to bring them down though I could play with an unrosened bow that makes no sound. But that would be cheating, I’ll keep practicing as if I’ll play though.
Tags: adult violin student, Christmas Carols, Wood River Orchestra
December 30th, 2009 at 5:02 am
I love reading your posts. I came here from the All Things Strings Adults Beginners Group link you had posted. Thanks for sharing your videos! I am going into my 3rd month of lessons in January. Progress seems slow, but I am determined (hard-headed?)
Keep up the good work!
Sara
December 31st, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Thanks so much Sara, nice to hear from you. You inspire me to “freshen” up my blog. While I’ve been distracted from posting I haven’t been distracted from practicing so I’ll be updating soon. By the way, progress is slow but it’s still progress isn’t it? I love seeing even the little ones.