Post Concert Reflection

Wow. I am reminded of how much I enjoy the process of putting a large piece together. From composing to conducting the work, I really feel very passionately about the process. It’s a labor of love, no doubt. Considering that we missed a vital rehearsal with the orchestra due to snow, the performance could not have gone better. John Wollan sang wonderfully, the choir really held there own, and the orchestra really took an ownership in the performance. What a success! I am anxious to finish the piece and hopefully get a full performance someday. As always, I felt that I have grown a lot with this experience, and I am constantly learning more about instrumentation as I work with performers. All of them were very willing to try my suggested changes. I felt very connected to the ensemble as a community of musicians. As a whole, I have found that most of the musicians I’ve worked with are very friendly, generous, and wish to create successful performances in a collaborative manner. I look forward to finding new opportunities to work with musicians abroad.