Tonight's rehearsal was amazing. We handed Jenelle a Cello. Caitlin and Amanda got violins. Jennie picked up an accordion. Erin played the clarinet. All of those people touched these instruments for the first time ever tonight.
Olivia played the piano. Isabel and Kate played the flute. Emily played her Baritone horn and Melissa plucked her guitar. Megan learned her rhythms. Isabel and Claire sang. Amelia couldn't make it tonight, but we can't wait for that oboe.
The sound that was created was music. It wasn't important what it sounded like. What was important was what it did to all of us. It was so much fun, so exhilarating. Remember the feeling you had tonight. I don't want to talk for you, please share on this post. What does it feel like to have an instrument thrown at you and start making music in less then three hours.
I think we should take it on tour!!! :-)
Drive your family crazy practicing.
-Mr. Jackson
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Continuing the conversation...
Keeping the conversation alive is going to be important throughout the rehearsal process for this show. Any questions you have, others probably have as well. Issues you are having with the subject matter, others are probably having too.
I want us to be open and honest and fuel this documentary that we are building for our audience with our own thoughts and ideas on the topics being presented.
I thought we could use this blog as a mechanism to do just that. We will have limited time in rehearsal for any lengthy discussions.
I would like you to start by looking at the notes you took during the read-thru. I asked you to write down items in 4 boxes.
1. What do you say about your own character?
2. What do other characters say about you?
3. What are the major themes / ideas that are presented in this play?
4. What questions or issues do you have with the script/concept/etc?
With a stronger focus on 3 and 4 right now, I would love to get some comments on this post with your answers.
Thanks for your focus and thoughtful discussion at the read-thru. I look forward to beginning rehearsals next week.
-Mr. Jackson
I want us to be open and honest and fuel this documentary that we are building for our audience with our own thoughts and ideas on the topics being presented.
I thought we could use this blog as a mechanism to do just that. We will have limited time in rehearsal for any lengthy discussions.
I would like you to start by looking at the notes you took during the read-thru. I asked you to write down items in 4 boxes.
1. What do you say about your own character?
2. What do other characters say about you?
3. What are the major themes / ideas that are presented in this play?
4. What questions or issues do you have with the script/concept/etc?
With a stronger focus on 3 and 4 right now, I would love to get some comments on this post with your answers.
Thanks for your focus and thoughtful discussion at the read-thru. I look forward to beginning rehearsals next week.
-Mr. Jackson
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