Hello! It occurred to me that I didn’t share an INCREDIBLE experience with you from a couple of weeks ago! Every year, Transy invites internationally known musicians to perform at our school. Last year, one of those musical groups was Chanticleer (an a capella group that was face-meltingly good!) So of course, when I heard that Transy had landed a performance by another internationally acclaimed group, I knew I would not be disappointed! I managed to get tickets because I’m currently in Music Appreciation (take this class!) and the performance was an option for one of our reports. I would have gone anyways, of course!
Anyways, the band, Barrage, which was composed of mostly sting players (violins, guitar, bass), melded music, dance, and audience participation to create one of the most memorable performances I’ve ever seen! I was so thankful that I was able to attend! About halfway through, I even had to stop taking notes for class because I got so lost in their performance (and their colorful costumes, and maybe a bit in the really cute violin player). At intermission, they even brought up middle school, high school, and college string students to perform with them! They promoted musical education, while putting on an unbelievable show, and because of that, they gained many fans here in Lexington, Kentucky.
Next Friday another fun band is headed Transy’s way—Tiempo Libre! I’m not sure yet if I’ll be able to go to that one, but I’ll keep you posted! There’s certainly no shortage of exposure to incredible artists here—from theatre to instrumental and vocal performance to the visual arts, Transy keeps you well rounded by offering you tons of chances to improve your knowledge and enjoyment of the arts! Until next time, check out one of Barrage’s songs!