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.
