You may remember from a previous post that Wayne has been composing some music after school as part of the Vermont Music Online Mentoring Program. Students may choose to submit a composition for possible selection for the Opus 28 concert, where they will be performed by professional musicians.
Around 80 student compositions were submitted this year, 20 are chosen for the performance. Wayne's piece, Resonance, was one of the ones chosen.
On April 30th he will travel to Ludlow and spend the day working with members of the VSO as they rehearse his piece. He will also attend various music workshops. A dinner is provided, and in the evening, the concert.
Here is a really cute video that sums it all up. This video was used for fundraising, and fundraising is now over for this event, so send no money, please. Also, there won't be any familiar faces. It was made locally, but not at our school. I just think it's a very entertaining video, and explains the whole process better than I can.
And this is the final version of Wayne's composition that he submitted for the Opus 28 Concert.
Wayne, I am so proud of you!!! Wow!! Grammie and Lisa told me that you and Mom are heading for a full day of getting together with the other winners, with a concert at night!
ReplyDeleteJust incredible!!!
Love, Joanie
I like it a lot!
ReplyDeleteWe are all so proud of Wayne. He showed me all of his correspondence with his mentor and I can see that he has worked so very, very hard and has learned so much about music. What a great experience that will be for him, with lasting memories!
ReplyDeleteWayne, I am so amazed at what you have created!! Congrats on being selected!! What an honor. Can't wait to hear it!! I will try to plunk parts out on the piano!! Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteWe are stunned. (By we I mean me, cause I am the only one reading this at the moment but I am predicting my kids reastions!)
ReplyDeleteCoolest thing EVER Wayne. You are so persistent and such an amazing kid. I love you!
Bravo Wayne….this is so cool!
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