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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Spain: a musical journey

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I recently had the unique opportunity to tour Spain with members of the Neuqua Valley High School Orchestra.

dancerIt was an unforgettable experience that included an amazing tour guide, a staff of Neuqua educators that were brilliant in every way as well as some of the most talented and resilient young musicians and people I’ve ever met.

As Flavio, our charismatic tour guide, got us from Toledo to Madrid, our group of 68 enjoyed all the sounds, sights and smells of Spain.

We visited some of the largest cathedrals in the world, ate succulent tapas and paella, and enjoyed street musicians at almost every turn. We even got a taste of Spanish nightlife with dinner at a Flamenco dance theater.

Almost 60 student musicians performed four concerts with the ultimate professionalism. At times, these musicians were hungry and lacking sleep while being driven six hours across the Spanish countryside to the venue, where they had to change into concert attire and perform.

How they pulled it all together and wowed the audiences each time was astonishing; all of it without a single complaint. The expectations I had of these wonderful young people was surpassed again and again throughout the trip.

There was one particular moment that I don’t think any of us will ever forget…

The students will forever remember the immediate applause when starting to play “Granada” in the gorgeous city of Granada, and the standing ovation they were given as they finished.

As a spectator, I’ll never forget seeing every serious face turn to a smile in those first few notes. It was the power of music at its most extreme—and it was unforgettable.

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Scott "Dr. Music" Itter
Scott "Dr. Music" Itterhttp://DrMusic.org
Scott Itter resides in the Willowgate subdivision with his wife, Barbara, and their two children. Contact Scott at DrMusic@wowway.com.

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