Phase II RetreatThis year’s Phase II retreat to Voluntown Peace Trust was a chamber music playing, s’more eating, nature communing, yurt chilling, campfire singing, staff and student overnight bonding experience that is best described by photos and Phase II members themselves: Heather Kumcha, kumcha, bunny, bunny, toki, toki! My experience at the Phase II retreat was filed delicious food, spider webs, s'mores, and Fantasia de Guayaba Habanera. It was great playing awesome music in sectionals and in orchestra. Although it was very hot and humid, discussions about the upcoming year engaged all of us. It was the beginning of an exciting year!
Nohelly The Phase II retreat is something that happens every year. This year like last year did not disappoint. Whether it was daring ice breakers or singing by the campfire or even rehearsing in orchestra. It was filled with laughs.
Alana I loved the icebreakers and the campfire. Many laughs were shared and it was a nice reminder to know I'm coming back to a new year with my second family.
Cendy This was my second year going to the retreat and I enjoyed myself just as much as last year, if not even more. We got to start the Grau piece again which is scheduled to be performed in New York City. I am so excited I can't wait. CMW has a lot in store for Phase 2 as well as the rest of the musicians in this wonderful program. (Name not indicated) My experience at CMW phase II retreat was pretty rad. It was so good seeing everyone. They are like family and just taking a moment to connect with all of them and start playing, learning and wondering about pieces for the future really got me back in the CMW mood.
Special thanks to Clara Yang for the photos and comment-collecting! |
