Hannah A. Manase – Lincoln, Nebraska … The symphony and jazz band at Campion academy in Loveland, Colorado, traveled to Union Adventist University (UAU) in Lincoln, Nebraska, to perform with other student musicians from the Mid-America Union for their annual Music Festival, February 4-7.
Directed by Naomi Fernandez, CA music director, 24 students represented Campion Academy. Over half of Campion’s group were first-time festival attendees.
Fernandez emphasized, “The Union Adventist University Music Festival was very successful at connecting the values of hard work and personal investment with the outcomes of musical excellence and the highest artistry experiences.”
After three full days of practice, students got to showcase their performances by individual academy on Friday and as a united group on Saturday evening.
“I am proud of the way our students presented themselves in their standalone performances as well as in the collective groups,” Fernandez expressed.
The students commented on how they enjoyed learning new music, performing, and traveling with friends. “It was a lot of fun to hang out with the kids from other schools and perform the songs that we worked so hard on!” Daniel O., sophomore student, stated.
“Being at music fest really made me more confident in playing, and the directors really helped me and made sure I was confident and knew my part. It was also super fun to be able to hang out with my friends in our downtime. It was a very educational and fun trip,” concluded Moses W., sophomore student.
—Hannah A. Manase, Campion Academy Students News Team. Photos supplied.
