Clarification and Apology

In my last post I said something that I shouldn't have about the Shepherd kids not knowing how to play. I didn't mean for it to sound so rude. I didn't mean that in the Shepherd orchestra no one knows how to play, I just meant that Shepherd's orchestra was so different from Regionals. I really do love playing at Shepherd, so I am sorry for sounding so rude and apologize for saying that. Everyone does know how to play at Shepherd, and are talented musicians as well.

Regionals Weekend!

It was finally here! All the long, hard hours of practicing of the Regionals songs that I thought were impossible to play. I had to be at Red Mountain at 6:20 am. on Friday and Saturday, and got to miss all of school on Friday. I was with two of my old friends from Shepherd lest year, Yolanda and Jeneva, and their friend David. We made the 40 minutes bus drive to Camelback HS. The very first comment the conductor made about us was, "wow, at least we know how loud the strings can play." This was a shocker to me, because I am used to no one knowing how to play in Shepherd's orchestra. Everyone in the Regionals orchestra played amazingly. We did chair seating tests when we first got there. These tests are to make sure that you have learned your music, and to determine which chair you should be sitting in. The higher the chair, the better you are. I got 12th chair, out of 14 violas. That is not very good, but I guess for a Freshman I did alright. I counted only five other Freshman that made it, so I was honored to have made it. The concert went very well, as expected. It is shocking how in only two days, we can put together pieces of music that is only played by professional musicians. I am so sad that this weekend is over. I made so many memories with my friends, and I can't wait for Regionals next year.

Just Another Update

As you all know, my life is pretty hectic, so I am sorry that I have not had a chance to write any new posts.

Basketball season finished a week ago. We went 10-9 for the season (I think), and the whole team had a great time. During the last game, our main point guard, Jen, got injured in the first quarter. We just found out that she tore her MCL. :( Even without Jen's help, we still won! :)

I decided to try out for tennis at Red Mountain High School for my third season sport. This year was my first year of tennis, so I wasn't planning on making it. I made JV, though, and I am playing in our first match on Tuesday!

My regionals concert is February 21st! I am extremely excited, because we are playing some great songs for the concert. The concert is at Camelback High School at 3 pm if anyone would like to come :)

Well, that is about all for now :)