As soon as we arrived, we met with the director and started rehearsals. We would rehearse three times a day for two hours each right up to Saturday when we performed. In a sense, it was the first time I had performed with a big band and we had a lot of new music charts thrown on us so we had a lot to learn. |
I don't know how to put it (his experience) in words. It was an experience and a half, very much a learning experience that gave me a real profound feeling and appreciation of the subtleties and direction in music. I can't thank Prof. Mair enough or the college for funding me. It's all so surreal. I know it's motivated me to propel me to the next level. Anyone going to an event like this will come back wanting to be a better musician. That's for sure. |
If it weren't for Prof. Mair, I would never have made it. I was really surprised when Prof. Mair told me, I didn't know how I would sound to the judges. |