Today we played 3 concerts.
We started by performing for the Newcastle Grammar School year 3 and 4 students, plus the preschoolers. Then we collaborated for a bit with those young players and worked up a couple of tunes to play for another concert at 11:45. Parents came to listen to that concert. A Newcastle newspaper reporter and photographer also came to listen. (we're hoping to make the front page. :) ) Then we had a bit of lunch with the Upper School students and we had a rehearsal in the Cathedral - where our evening concert was performed.
The Cathedral was AWESOME. It was beautiful. Everything sounded amazing. What a fabulous concert venue.
CJSers went home for dinner with their billets and came back to the Christ Church Cathedral for the evening concert. The concert began with the Newcastle Grammer Middle School orchestra - CJS actually sat in a played with them on one piece (we sightread it...it was a version of Mozart's 25th Symphony's 1st movement), then we listened to Newcastle's Upper School and the Hunter School for Performing Arts Orchestra. We performed 6 pieces - about a half an hour - and then we finished with the combined finale of Brittan's Sentimental Sarabande and Frolicsome Finale...and wow...it sounded amazing in that hall.
We have certainly felt welcomed here in Newcastle. Some CJSers have visited the beach, some have raced cars (on a miniature track), some played Wii...we're living the Australian life now.
But...the rain continues...maybe tomorrow the sun will start to shine.
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Hugs to all the Goists and Katie. Thank you for this fantastic blog and pictures. Sounds like you are playing some great music and having a wonderful time!! Have lots of fun and take care.
Hugs,
Aunt Cindy
Dear Mr. Welch,
Will a Kangaroo fit in your carry on? If not, perhaps you would consider a Koala. (Just stay away from the Dingo...)
Sincerely,
Annie
This is so fun to read! Enjoy every minute of this great trip. :)
Love,
Grace
Hello Everyone,
I found the Cincinnati Junior Strings article in the Newcastle Herald. Here is the web site:
http://theherald.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/american-string-ensembles-touring-bowl/1228937.aspx.
Wonderful hearing about everyone!! Have fun.
Aunt Cindy
Hi Aunt Cindy,
The web site didn't quite print. Here it is again:
http://the herald.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/american-string-ensembles-touring-bowl/1228937.aspx.
Hugs,
Aunt Cindy
http://theherald.yourguide.com.au/
Try this if Cindy's doesn't work, and then click on the link to News/local, scroll down and you'll see the article, "American String Ensemble's Touring Bow." They have one tiny picture of some of the kids! Looks good!
Any sunshine yet?
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