West Ridge Full Orchestra Performs at Anderson High School 4/3/12

Our West Ridge Full Orchestra performed at Anderson High School this afternoon at the annual UIL competition.  The WRMS Full Orchestra is made up of our top Orchestra students as well as several top band students.  They performed three incredible pieces for a panel of three judges then went to another area to perform sight reading.  Sight reading is basically when the conductor, Elizabeth Compton teaches a preset piece by UIL to her full orchestra in the span of 7 precious minutes.  She can only describe to the students how to play the piece, cannot demonstrate the melody or play it for them.  After the seven minutes of detailed instruction has concluded, the students then "bow up" and play the piece together in harmony as a full Orchestra for another panel of three judges.  It's just an incredible experience to see our 7th and 8th graders perform difficult pieces at such a high level of proficiency.  A true testament to their musical talents and to Ms. Compton's teaching gift.  Attached here is a quick video of one of the songs they played at their concert.