Saturday afternoon, I sat at the Eastman Theatre listening to high-school age students who sounded like professional musicians. They were students chosen for their superior talent from throughout all the school districts in our county. Much like the high school athletes who make it to the Section V playoffs or the high school cheerleaders who make it to the Section V cheer-off, these are the best of the best, the cream of the crop. Unlike the athletes or the cheerleaders, these kids performed their talents without benefit of any press coverage.
The guest conductor of the orchestra, Mr. Gerard Floriano of Mercury Opera, made a point of this when he first began their part of the program. This is a sad fact here in Rochester. The athletes and cheerleaders get the press and the students who excel in the music programs do not get recognized.
What a shame.
Yours in music,
Tracy
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