Apollo JH Orchestra

We FINALLY got to see some of our students with instruments and MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER! What a HUGE boost to our hearts! We're all stressed about this virtual learning thing, but as long as we can be together and play our instruments, I know it's all going to be ok! ❤️🎻🎶

We can't wait to see you all this week! #ApolloGearUp

Here's a link to the full video: drive.google.com/file/d/1jNm…

"Lean on Me" by Bill Withers performed by the Apollo Virtual Orchestra. We hope you enjoy! With much love, from us to you. #RISDArtsLiftsUp #ApolloGearUp

Check out this lovely art made by Montse with pastels! I love the colors! The talent of these students never ceases to amaze me. #RISDArtsLiftsUp #ApolloGearUp

We love this new addition to the Orchestra Room! Thanks to Savannah for making this beautiful art for us! Want your art featured in the Orchestra Room? Get creative this summer! Bring your creation when we see you in the Fall! #RISDArtsLiftsUp #ApolloGearUp

Ishaal takes the cake with her Handel performance. Well done! 👏 #RISDArtsLiftsUp #ApolloGearUp

The lovely Nhi Banh has serenaded us with a classic. This is definitely a treat to listen to! #RISDArtsLiftsUp #ApolloGearUp

These students are hilarious! #RISDArtsLiftsUp #ApolloGearUp

A lovely tribute to this year’s Symphony Orchestra members. Your lovely art makes my day! #RISDArtsLiftsUp #ApolloGearUp

Musical art made by one of our amazing students. Beethoven would agree! #RISDArtsLiftsUp #ApolloGearUp

Evidence.

LOVE this art created by one of our students. They have enjoyed leaving these paper boats for us to find in the room all year. Seeing your creativity and thoughtfulness warms my heart. We miss you all! 💕 #RISDArtsLiftsUp #ApolloGearUp

While you're working from home, enjoy the lovely sounds of Bach from our very own Ben Tran. Well done Ben! #RISDArtsLiftsUp #ApolloGearUp

Bass players, are you bored?? See if you can figure out how to play this! Hint: every note is a harmonic.

VERY sweet message from a student today. Reading comments like these truly makes my day! The Arts are a VITAL part of these students' lives! #RISDArtsLiftsUp

Experimenting with the Acapella app. Do I smell a future choice assignment?? 👀

What a great goal to have! Some days we can only bring ourselves to play for a few minutes and that's ok! Sometimes the hardest part of practicing is making the choice to start. Making music is what lifts our souls, now more than ever. Hang in there friends - You're doing great!

My new classroom, complete with very invasive coworkers.

Need some inspiration for your weekend practice? What a talent!