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South musicians travel to State The opportunity of a lifetime came to four Maine South musicians on the weekend of January 27. Senior su-ing bass player Phil Maniaci, senior oboe player Robin Paredez, senior second tenor Mike McGarry, and junior bass Matt Krause traveled with choir director David Danckwart to Peoria. The trip took five hours because of poor weather conditions due to snow and ice, yet the four participants felt the trip was quite worth while. Phil Maniaci participated in the All State Orchestra; playing first chair string bass. Although Phil does intend to pursue a career involving music, he did not feel tremendous amounts of pressure or nervousness before participating. Phil had no visions of being in the Honors Orchestra, he only wanted to place well during his bass tr>'out. With only half an hour to kre-familiarize himself with the music, Phil was chosen first chair, quite an accomplishment from a student who did not expect much. Senior Mike McGarry did expect much more than what he discovered in Peoria. In a place where the finest musicians in the state sing together, Mike was surprised to find the lack of musicality within the singers. Yet, all in all, he found the experience very positive and rewarding. To Mike, it was a great opportunity to work with people who truly appreciate the music, not just for its sound, but also for its emotion. Mike is not seeking a career in musuc, but he has discovered a new appreciation for music; he hopes to continue singing in a community choir. Matt Krause, who also sang in All State Choir, but as a bass, does hope to use music in his future. Even though Matt was worried about being compared to the other singers and not being their equal, he did quite well. The experience was very educational and well worth the time spent in long rehearsals. Upon arriving in Peoria on Thursday, January 25th, the rehearsals began immediately from 7:30 to 10:30, and on Friday they lasted for over eight hours. On Saturday at two o'clock, the long awaited concert was finally I performed in the Civic Center Arena in Peoria. "The whole performance was the main focus of tlie trip," says senior Robin Paradez, who also received a special honor by playing in Honors All State Band.
Junior Matt Krause, senior Robin Parudez, and senior Mike McGarry, along with .senior Phil Maniaci (not pictured), competed in all-state music competitions in Peoria on January 27. Going into the auditions, Robin was not he definitely does want to continue playing nervous at all; he was there to enjoy the the oboe. musical experience and to work hard. Robin Overall, all four musicians fell it was a expected a lot of hard and serious work from worthwhile and enhancing experience; Robin the trip, but that's not new to him. became the second to qualify for All State As an oboe player for nine years, and a Band in the school's history, and Phil, Mike, member of the Chicago Youth Symphony and Matt have helped carry on the tradition of Orchestra, dedication and hard work are excellence in the Maine South Music Departfamiliar to him. Although Robin does not ment. intend to major in music in his college career.
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