nov. 9, 2016
tribal people
Getting to know...
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Q&A
Anna Ottinger Freshman
What instrument do you play?
“Viola. It’s like a cello and a violin had a baby for those who don’t know… I actually was originally going to play cello, but my mom said that it might be tricky getting it on the bus. So I picked the viola because it wasn’t as squeaky as the violin and I liked the name… I was 11 at the time.”
What chair are you in? “Last concert I was second chair in the concert orchestra. It was a little tricky because you are kinda supposed to lean a bit {into the instrument] and if you mess up it might affect the whole group.” What’s your favorite part about orchestra? “The moment we all get together and play as a group. We all take out separate parts and put them into one piece.” Do you enjoy performing? What do you like or not like about it? “I love performing… since I was little I always did creative things and wanted to share it with people. I like to work for something, and to finally perform it and do a good job is [one of] my favorite things. What I don’t like is the nerves I get before performing.” Do you think being involved with orchestra has really impacted your life? How?
Mackinzie Hills// photo
“Yeah, I think it has. It has always been a creative outlet and even to this day after a bad day at school, my last class is orchestra and I just relax. When you get in the rhythm it becomes almost like muscle memory and you are thinking so much but not really thinking at all, I guess. I guess that’s relaxing to me.” What do you do besides orchestra? “I do drama and draw quite a lot, but couldn’t take an art class because I had too many classes… I usually have play practice for The Bully Book ‘till 6 or 6:30. It’s really great, the cast is full of fun and great people… I tend to draw a lot of faces, mainly girls I don’t really know why.”
Freshman Anna Ottinger practices her viola. “We practice maybe a few after school rehearsals before concerts, and I try to practice a hour a week maybe more if I have trouble with a piece of music,” she said.
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“I’m thankful for my siblings because even though they’re off at college, they’re always a call or text away.”
“I’m thankful for my grandparents for taking me in. They taught me more about my religion and good morals and kinda put me on the path of success.” --Milique Hugie
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“I’m most thankful for my parents. They support me through everything that I do, especially band” --Angeline Gaglione
“I’m thankful for my dad because he’s like my best friend and even though he isn’t always there to parent me, he is serving our country.” --Haley Harmon
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