Showing posts with label Hannah Thompson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hannah Thompson. Show all posts

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Looking Back

I can't believe it's been only a week since we performed in New York City; it seems like it was ages ago.  This trip was an incredible experience, and one that I will never forget.

It taught me to never limit my goals, because if you think you can achieve something, and you work hard enough, then you can.  I never could have imagined having the opportunity to play on the world's most famous stage, and yet we did.

I will never forget how proud I felt at the end of Angels in the Architecture; proud of the band, proud of myself, proud of the work that every single person involved in our program did to make this trip and this performance happen.

Over the course of this trip, I learned that I absolutely love big cities.  I love the feeling of being among millions of people that you may never meet, and I love knowing that there is something new to explore everywhere you go.

I learned that I have the best friends in the world, and I learned that I can never ever give up music, because there is nothing else like it.  I will always remember this trip, if not for the feeling of playing in Carnegie Hall, then for the time that I got to spend with my band family.


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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

The End

So we're back home now, and it simultaneously feels like we've been gone for 5 minutes and 5 weeks.  This trip was an incredible experience from beginning to end.  From watching a Broadway musical, to shopping in Times Square, to seeing the city from the top of Rockefeller Center, and of course, to peforming in Carnegie Hall, this trip was everything I could have imagined for a visit to the Big Apple.  I am truly amazed by how great both bands sounded on that stage.  I know that I personally will never forget the massive moment near the end of the wind ensemble piece Angels in the Architecture.  We sounded phenomenal and in that moment, I couldn't have been more proud of our band and the hard work that we put into this concert.  This trip was an amazing experience, and I certainly wouldn't hesitate to return to the city that truly never sleeps.





Monday, March 2, 2015

2 1/2 Hours and Counting

It's almost time!  2 and a half hours left until we take the stage, and everyone is very excited.  After a morning of exploring the city and touring Carnegie Hall, we got the chance to rehearse on this famous stage.  It truly sounds phenomenal.  Now all we have to do is wait!  

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Here We Go!!!


The buses are moving and we're headed to New York!  We're in for a long ride, considering that we are still in Westmont.  Everyone is super excited to be going;  Belle and I have already eaten a King Sized Kit Kat Bar, and that was before we left the parking lot.  We cannot wait to get to the Big Apple.  Make sure to keep watching the blog for more fun updates from our New York adventures.

Transition of Blog Focus - #NYNouveau


As our tour begins today, the focus of our Blog will transition to a reflective focus, allow faculty, staff and students to share their perspectives about the tour as it's happening.

Meet our DGN #NYNouveau "Team Blogger" ...

  • Adam Behnke
  • Lauren Birkmeier
  • Ben Cortez
  • Sarah Fantinel
  • Victoria Iacovetti
  • Rachel Martello
  • Mr. Miller
  • Ms. Mullen
  • Tanner Ryan
  • Mr. Teague
  • Hannah Thompson

 We hope you enjoy staying connected to these students, and faculty, as the tour unfolds.