Upper School Orchestra Rocks the Capitol

The Upper School Orchestra sets up in the Capitol atrium.

 March is national Music in Our Schools Month, and to celebrate the appreciation of musical education, the Upper School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Mr. Mauro and US Performing Arts Chair Mr. Masters, took a trip to play a set at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. On March 10^th, we made the two hour trek to our state representatives' HQ. The band played seven pieces as members of the House of Representatives and Senate listened from their offices or the spaces surrounding the atrium. We performed in the center of the building, in a domed, open area – perfect acoustics. The performance was definitely one of our best. Some highlights included various government officials enthusiastically congratulating Mr. Mauro on our fine playing, including Representative Mary Jo Daley of Montgomery County. Representative Daley stopped by for a photo op and to take in our performance of "Caravan", which featured an awesome(ly loud) drum solo (we definitely got the senators and reps moving with that one).

Rep. Daley addresses the Orchestra.

All students – woodwind, brass, and percussion performers alike – really enjoyed the opportunity to express our thanks for GA's wonderful music program by doing what we do best: playing our instruments.

-Alli L. ‘14



Alli and her bandmates enjoyed a day in Harrisburg . . .
 



which apparently was plenty of fun.