Symphonic Matt

We are officially back in the swing of things.   School, baton, clubs, music and gymnastics are all back on the calendar.  Tonight we added another activity to the schedule, when Matt tried out for (and made) the Tennessee Youth Symphony.    We had been contacted by the director back in December after Matt's mid-state audition.  Matt thought about it for a while and decided to give it a go.

Tonight was his audition, and as it happens, his first rehearsal.  As he got in the car afterward he said  said, "Wow! I might not be very good!"   Although he was initially overwhelmed by the difficulty of the music, I couldn't help but he excited for him.   He hasn't really been challenged in school band and the chance to play with talented young musicians (it's a grade 7-12 orchestra) is an awesome opportunity.

Admittedly, adding an activity on Monday nights is a stretch.  He rehearses in north Brentwood from 6:30-8:30 and Gracie has gymnastics in Nolensville from 6:30-8.   Hopefully, we'll figure it out.  And of course, he doesn't have to make a decision about doing it next year until late Spring.

In the meantime, we look forward to hearing more good music around the house and at his concerts!