[img]541|left|||no_popup[/img]I enjoy finding new ways to inspire my students. One of the best is to offer them opportunities to share their musical expression with appreciative audiences in a positive environment.
The key to the O.C. Cello Choir is to have fun. We all work to perfect the notes and other technical aspects of the songs. But as I emphasize continually, the objective is not to play perfectly. The objective is to learn how to have fun while performing.
It is amazing how well this approach works to create a memorable performance for all. My students perform while smiling, the audience sees this joy and responds with enthusiastic support and listening, and everyone enjoys a positive musical experience.
The interesting thing I always find is, in addition to everyone having fun, the music always sounds better in this environment as opposed to when people are “working really hard.” Always a student myself, I apply this principle in other areas of my life.
The O.C. Cello Choir will be treating families and music lovers to a holiday concert on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Tustin Community Library. We hope to see you there.
www.occellochoir.com
Ms. Dewberry, an accomplished cellist, completed her DMA in Chamber Music Performance from UCLA in December 2005. She received her MM in Cello Performance from UCLA in June 2002 and her B.M. in Cello Performance from Western Michigan University in April 1998. She also holds a B.A. in French with a minor in Women's Studies and Philosophy.
Her website is www.carterdewberry.com
She may be contacted at carter@carterdewberry.com
