Erika performed with the Provo High School Philharmonic Orchestra Thursday night ,October 23rd @ 7:30 pm. They played 6 songs. This is her 6th year playing the violin. (2 years at Westridge Elementary, 2 years at Dixon Middle and so far 2 years at Provo High). She is in the 2nd Violins, 3rd Chair. The picture to the right is her friend, Caitie Ostler, who plays in the orchestra with her. Notice that they are both wearing black. Formal black attire is required for Advanced Orchestra groups. Her favoirte violinist is Jenny Oaks Baker, a famous LDS Violinist. Erika has become a great violin player and her Private Teacher, Bonnie Wilson, loves how well she can site read anything and just play it. If you ever get a chance to listen to Erika play, you are one of the few. She usually doesn't like to play in front of people by herself, or with her friend. But, if you ask her, she will do it because she loves to play the violin. She will be going on tour with the Philharmonic Orchestra to San Francisco in February 2009 for a week. How much do you think it costs to own a violin, take private lessons, go on tour and be part of a community orchestra for the last 6 years? Do we love her or what? The video below is the last song that they played called "Choreography III Allegro Animato by Norman Dello Joio." You will noticed that you can't see Erika, because she is in the back. After they stood up, that is when you can see her. Enjoy!!
