Still catching up

So much happens in any one day that it is hard to capture all of it and then post it online - especially when it's happening to almost 100 different people at a time, and our days are very long and internet-free. By the time we return to our rooms and I can sit and type, my brain has often stopped processing for the evening - which by that time is sometimes already early morning.

As I am reminded of things I will fill you in, even if it is very much after the fact.

One of these items is how well the orchestra was received at all of the concerts. Since I was performing with the ensemble I didn't get to hear many comments after the performance, especially with having to look after my instrument and assist in the packing of the percussion instruments. However, we were told that the audiences were shocked to learn that the students were only in highschool - they wanted to know what college ensemble we were.

Jan Munch, our trusty travel nurse, also heard some great comments she wanted to share:

After the Friday concert in Limerick she was approached by a gentleman who said, "You should be immensely proud of these wonderfully talented young people - they are a treasure."

After the Saturday concert at the Cork City Hall an audience member told one of our musicians that, "You have restored my faith in America."

Let's hope we keep the good work up!