So today we've experienced a New Zealand Gale...or a very strong rain storm brought off the ocean. It has been a very wet day but our concert is on schedule for this evening at 7:00. The adults' trip to the Bay of Islands was rained out as well as the soccer and rugby games that the CJSers were supposed to attend with their billets...but all in all it has been a memorable day in Whangerei.
We had such a great time at the Kamo Intermediate school yesterday. Not only were we all taken around the school with student guides, but we were also entertained by the students' performance of traditional Maori songs and the Haka (the warrior's chant...performed the the New Zealand All Black rugby team before every game). Our kids performed a half hour concert for the students featuring: Rondeau, Paganini's Variations, Csardas, Pizzicato Polka, Cakewalk and Tchaikowsky's Serenade for Strings (mvmt. 4). We weren't sure how things would go as we had not played together for a week...but no worries...all was well!
The evening Sausage Sizzle and Rehearsal were interesting. We did work with the Whangerei students and conductor on the Moldau piece in preparation for this evening's concert and the CJS students did not disappoint musically or behavior-wise. They are fabulous kids and represent their families and their country brilliantly!
Enjoy your clear, sunny weather.
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