Ever since I was a freshman in high school, I have had the goal to perform with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra. This January I was given a once in a lifetime opportunity to tour with the orchestra of my dreams. Not only was I touring with them, I was going to be touring nearly 5,000 miles away in Sweden and Norway. For 17 days this past January and February I lived, breathed and explored Scandinavia with almost 90 other band nerds. Here is my tour in pictures:

Wednesday, January 24

Ready To Leave, Minneapolis

Friday, January 26

The Vasa Ship Museum, Stockholm

Friday, January 26

Nobel Museum, Stockholm

Friday, January 26

The Royal Palace of Stockholm, Stockholm

Saturday, January 27

Stortorget, Stockholm

Saturday, January 27

The Gustavus Wind Orchestra Flute Section

Saturday, January 27

First Concert, Royale Hall of the Stockholm Royale College of Music

Sunday, January 28

Concert 2, Uppsala University Concert Hall

Wednesday, January 31

Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo

Thursday, February 1

Lunch at an Italian Restaurant, Oslo

Thursday, February 1

Being Okay with Getting Lost, Oslo

Sunday, February 4

Travel Day, Oslo to Voss

Monday, February 5

Breakfast with A View at First Hotel Marin, Voss

Monday, February 5

The View from Shore, Gudvagen

Monday, February 5

Boat Tour Through the Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord

Tuesday, February 6

Edvard Grieg Museum, Bergen

Tuesday, February 6

Final Performance at St. John's Church, Bergen

Wednesday, February 7

My New Friend, Bergen

I can't say thank you enough to those who helped me achieve this longtime goal of mine. Thank you to my conductors for pushing and encouraging me to grow in my musical abilities.Thank you to my mom, not only for helping me get here but for everything she does in life. Teachers, Friends, Family, a huge thank you to all of you. Lastly, God, your creation is far more beautiful than words describe. I am beyond blessed. Thank You.