senior advancement recital (1)
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A word of<br />
thanks<br />
First of all, thank you for coming to this concert today. Whether you're listening at<br />
the bottom of Galen Stone Tower, next to an open window across campus, or via live<br />
stream across the country, thank you. Most of the time, when I play concerts, I play<br />
for anyone who happens to be within hearing distance. Today, I play for you, and I'm<br />
grateful that you've chosen to be in the audience.<br />
I first became a member of the Guild of Carillonneurs my Sophomore year. Playing<br />
this instrument has taught me more than I expected. Most importantly, it's taught me<br />
the art of gracefully accepting and recovering from mistakes, no matter how public. This<br />
instrument is paradoxical in that no one knows who's playing, yet everyone can hear you.<br />
It's been meaningful to me to carry on a Wellesley tradition, and bring the sound of the<br />
bells to our community.<br />
I owe my biggest thanks to Margaret, my teacher. Thank you for the lessons, the<br />
road trips, and for the inspiration to keep making music on any instrument I can get my<br />
hands on in the future.
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