I'm getting ready to go on another Minnesota Music Teachers Association Artistic Ambassadors tour.
Last year was the first one. Two solo pianists, a violinist, a saxaphonist and accmpanist. Two days, four schools, one community concert. Fabulous music. Incredible conversations. Wow.
One of the responses from an elementary music school teacher: Most of my kids have never heard classical music live. Most will never experience it again. Two weeks later, they're still talking about it.
A response from one of the Ambassadors: can I audition again next year?
Last year's inaugural tour was such a hit and a highlight that I'm afraid this year will be automatically a let down.
Don't go there.
Really, I'm expecting the same incredible high. Take fabulously talented college musicians, introduce them to kids and a music loving community, give them time and space and a good instrument and recital hall....what can go wrong?
This year our ambassadors include a fabulous cellist and collaborative pianist, doctoral students at the U of M. A singer from U of MN and her collaborative pianist. An undergrad solo pianist from Concordia College, Moorhead.
We're going to do four school performances and one community concert in two days. Excellent music for audiences who are eager to hear it. Bring it on!
