Day 1 of NYO-USA

I was the second to arrive, bright and early in the morning at Purchase College. But despite the lack of other students, I immediately felt at home in "Fort Awesome". Once all the staff arrived with the finishing touches, everything seemed so real! NYO-USA Round 2 has officially begun!

Throughout the course of the day, the number of NYO musicians multiplied, from two early comers to eight to over one hundred! What really struck me was the camaraderie that immediately ensued as each person eagerly looked forward to meeting the other members of their section and the orchestra.

All joined together in the name of music!

Today was a relaxing wonderful day, and tomorrow holds even more fun, when the icebreaker activities begin!