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A tough day...

8/30/2018

3 Comments

 
Today was a tough day for our Oswego family. While I didn’t know Nicole Larsen well, seeing the amount of students come in to my band class completely devastated told me all I needed to know; this was a woman who loved her students, and in turn was deeply loved and respected by those same kids. I absolutely love my job, but my favorite thing about it is the kids. Seeing these kids in tears was absolutely heartbreaking, so we cried together, tackled the subject, and did what we do best, played music with our friends.
After school, we had marching band practice. Some kids went home early; it was a hard day, and we happily sent them home to deal with the emotions that only they know how to handle. Most kids stayed and we had a great rehearsal. What floored me was at the end of rehearsal, there was a bunch of equipment left out because we forgot to put people in charge of bringing it back. Some of the same kids that were bawling during concert band asked if we needed any help bringing the stuff back, then dragged it all back before tending to their own emotions. Band kids truly are the best kids.
There is a song that I turn to a lot. While I’ve certainly listened to it while upset or despondent, I think of it more as something I turn to when I need something truly beautiful. John Coltrane’s “Naima” is just that; beauty in audio form. I can close my eyes and cry at its beauty while I’m happy as a clam. So to my students, my band family, I invite you to close your eyes and let it’s beauty wash over you. We love you and are here for you in whatever capacity you need us to be. #bandfamily #pantherstrong
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11/26/2018 02:58:29 am

I don't know Nicole Larsen personally, but it's a given fact that she love her students really well. That's why everyone is obviously sad and left devastated after the announcement of news that she is gone. it is so sad to see kids crying just because they have lost pa person who matters to them. They are too young to experience such devastation, and I wish that they could recover from it as soon as possible. What we can right now is to pray for her.

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  • Bands
    • Wind Symphony >
      • Google Classroom
    • Wind Ensemble >
      • Google Classroom Code
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      • Google Classroom Code
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      • Google Classroom Code
    • Extra Curricular Groups >
      • Jazz Ensembles >
        • Jazz Ensemble 1 >
          • Jazz 1 Practice Recordings
        • Orange Jazz 2/Blue Jazz 3 >
          • Jazz 2/3 Practice Recordings
        • Must Have Recordings
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      • Marching Band >
        • 2020 Show
        • Parade and Pep Tunes
        • OHS Drumline/Pit
      • Pep Band >
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      • Tri-M Honors Society >
        • Active Tri-M Member Points
    • OHS Color Guard
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    • The Effects of Music
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      • Repair and Maintenance >
        • Instrument Repair
      • How to Fit in Band
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    • Private Teachers >
      • Melanie Mathew, flute
      • Cate Hummel, flute
      • Emily Fagan, oboe
      • Josh Johnson, oboe
      • Kim Richter, bassoon
      • Garrett Matlock, clarinet
      • Shawn Maxwell, woodwinds
      • Rich Moore, saxophone/clarinet
      • Kyle Miller, Trumpet
      • Sean O'Donnell, Trumpet
      • Gene Arnold, trumpet
      • Susan Ozvath, french horn
      • Rachel Maxwell, french horn
      • Ryan Miller, Low Brass
      • Vern Spevak, percussion
      • Accompanists
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      • Clarinets and Saxes
      • Oboes and Bassoons
      • Percussion Sticks
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