— from Kristen Wilson —
High School Strings play at Emmanuel Episcopal Church
The Orcas High School Strings played at the noon gathering of The Music Performance Group on Tuesday, March 25, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. They previewed three selections that they have been preparing for a regional music contest at Western Washington University.
Directed by Pamela Wright, but playing without a conductor, the High School Strings performed Habanera from “Carmen” by Georges Bizet, Sospiri by Edward Elgar, and Scherzo from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” Members of the High School Strings include: Emilia Carter, Lisa Carter, Michael Chesher, Brigid Ehrmantraut, Michael Harlow, Anthony Kaskurs, Wylie Kau, Enzo Thixton, Emily Toombs, Zach Waage, and Paris Wilson.
The Music Performance Group meets every two months from September through May at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 27, at noon. The Music Performance Group has an open policy for artistic form. “Music of all genres, dance and any mix is encouraged,” say the organizers.
