Photo by Sue Teplansky Back Row (L to R) Ariel C- violin, Annalise M- flute, Gloria C- flute, Marisa V - voice Alex M- trombone, Gretchen H- flute, Rachel G- voice Front Row (L to R) Eddie L - clarinet, Jason G - clarinet, Jenny M - flute
It’s not so lonely at the top when you are surrounded by so many of your musical classmates performing on stage at Boston Symphony Hall which is widely regarded as one of the two or three finest concert halls in the world.
Ten Algonquin students were selected to participate in the MMEA (Massachusetts Music Educators Association) All-State Conference and Concert from March 28 – March 30, 2011.
Musicians from across the state auditioned for the coveted opportunity to spend two days rehearsing with top conductors and performing on stage in one of the most historic and acoustically perfect concert halls.
“The students get such great exposure to fabulous conductors who are either at collegiate level or professional musicians” said Amy Collins, Chairman of Fine and Performing Arts Department at Algonquin. “The conductors inspire the kids to explore new ideas about performance. They come away with pride, confidence and a lot of inside tips”.
While the kids were rehearsing, the teachers attended conference workshops. Amy was especially thrilled with this years’ concert because she accompanied the All-State Chorus on clarinet on a piece titled, “Mayim, Mayim”.
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