By Kinsleigh Ruegge • Senior • Violin

Today was the first day of the music festival! The number of kids I saw once I arrived at breakfast was surprising, even though I knew there were going to be thousands of us! We made it…

By Luke Phimphisane • Junior • Viola

This was my first time on a plane--as well as my first time being away from home for this long. Feeling the plane take-off…

By Paige Xiong • Freshman • Violin & Djembe

For my first time away in another state far from home and family, this trip has been nothing but fun. Being able to tour the Palladium at the Center of Performing Arts was an amazing experience that…

Taylor Taniguchi • Senior • Violin

Today I went to Carmel Center for the Performing Arts and was given a wonderful tour of the hall. It was beautiful and the carpet pattern was gorgeous. Additionally…

By Kimberly Wu • Freshman • Violin

I had a remarkable experience on the first day in Indianapolis. During the first day, I was able to do many things there. From getting to eat lunch at Culver's for my first time…

By Lana Givens • Senior • Cello

When we pulled up to the school I was amazed at how big the school was. When we heard their music I was definitely impressed at how well they played…

By Elena White • Sophomore • Cello

The days leading up to the trip, I was pretty nervous about traveling without my parents. This was unnecessary, however, as going through security and finding our seats on the plane went very smoothly. I sat with my friends…

By Jaidyn Smoak • Junior • Viola

Today was my first ever time on an airplane, and my first time leaving the state of California. I went in so excited, and the fact that I got to have this experience with my friends made it a million times better. Before we got on the plane…