The NY Times has a hysterical op-ed piece about the Really Terrible Orchestra, which is "an inclusive orchestra for those who really want to play, but who cannot do so very well. Or cannot do so at all, in some cases." It's brilliant.
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Last night, I had the absolute pleasure to hear Midori, one of the top violinists in the world, play with the Oregon Symphony Orchestra.
(For those of you wondering, she was spectacular.)
I love christmas lights but this is the best christmas light show I've ever seen. The lights in this streaming video are timed to coincide with music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra;
I just got home from work about half an hour ago. It's been another long day, although it really started at about 10 am in a coffee shop even if it ended at 9 pm in my office. Anyway.
http://thereallyterribleorchestra.com/
Oh, my... they are wonderful! And horrible at the same time! There are sound files at the above link!
All I can think of is that song at the end of "The Music Man".
I attended many concerts at the middle school level when my children were of that age. Those sound clips brought me back......but of course, the RTO is more polished.