On Saturday October 30, we had our Community Instrument Academy, and it was an incredible day of learning and community connection for our music students.
From class of 2027 we had Nesly, Tala, Charlise, and Diego. From class of 2028 we had Joe, Faye, and Chris F. From class of 2029 we had Thomas, Marlene, Nathalia, Josiyah, and Mauro.
We watched the Northridge Chamber Orchestra perform, and asked hard questions about what high school music looks like, what it's like to be a student musician and athlete, what their favorite memory in music is so far, and what challenges them most as a high school musician.
Then Nate Wilkinson from Northridge worked with our 6-8th grade band students while Annette Miller worked with our 6th grade orchestra folks. Our advanced students got to practice their leadership skills playing alongside our beginners, and our beginners asked hard questions about what it's like to be an 8th grade musician at Bella. We performed for each other and celebrated our learning as we are in the process of preparing music for our winter concert.
I am so proud of these students for their vulnerability, honesty, and participation on a Halloweekend. They are creating an extremely positive and welcoming community here at Bella Romero!
