All Region Auditions took over our Saturday. This year, Soren auditioned for Concert Orchestra and was up against 9th graders. After working so hard and stressing last year and not making it, he did not worry a whole lot this year. Soren reported that his audition was not his best, but he’s glad he tried. Corbin auditioned for the Symphonic orchestra (graded 10-12). Out of hundreds kids in blind auditions for their respective orchestras, Corbin drew card #2 and Soren was card #10. The lore is that getting too early of an audition in the game historically means a lower score. I was getting room monitors situated and turned a corner to find Corbin in the 8-9th grade hallway, outside the audition room hyping Soren up, chant whispering and like karate chop patting him down with “Don’t be nervous. You’re the greatest. You are ready. No nerves. Just skill. You’ve got this.”
It was the sweetest brother thing I’ve ever seen.
I had to shift into supervisor mode and kick Corbin out of the hallway (he had sneaked in to support Soren) but witnessing that quiet little exchange was just precious. He is a good egg, that Corbin. And such a good cheerleader.
Only two 8th graders in the region made all region and Soren was not one of them. He was not disappointed in the least. He ran around with buddies all day, and was included by the big boys to hang out with them the orchestra locker room. He is a lucky brother. Neal also came by the school to hang out with his boys and they found their buddy Bruce from basketball to join their crew.
I ran the hospitality room for judges, teachers, bus drivers, and volunteers. Every time I walked by the locker room where Corbin (and sometimes Soren) hunkered, Corbin was helping someone out. With their scales, to find something, with homework, getting them food, or just hyping them up. I admired his leadership so much on Saturday, that I felt like it didn’t matter if he made all region. He is totally winning.
Noah and James always have silly cello section antics.
Soren went to the school early with me and hauled coolers and food. My SBO assignment was also to pick up the catering and deliver lunches to judges. These two funny kids asked for my autograph and cheered when I was the first adult to indulge in their shenanigans. Hours later, they found me to show both arms covered and one with a forehead signature. Way to self entertain, guys. Happy to help get that ball rolling.
Lucas A, Henry B, Soren, and ? Orchestra and XC buds of Soren’s.
More locker room fun with Richard, Cole, Corbin and Bruce. And maybe Rhett in the back there.
This isn’t even the busiest the south commons got. The north commons also was full with as many students. A long busy and noisy day!
As soon as Soren and I got home in the afternoon, we got out on the lake. Corbin called asking to bring his friend James to cheer him up since he didn’t make it. We said yes of course! You have results already? 9 of the 12 cellos are from BHS Chamber orchestra. Corbin rattled of names of all his section and how proud he is of each of them. After 8 friends he said, oh and me. But celebrate later cuz I’m bringing a friend to the lake.
They credit a lot of wins in football to “the 12th man”. 11 players on the field, and sometimes the 12th man, the fans who just keep showing up carry the team to a victory.
Corbin was seated dead last chair in chamber last week, and came home kind of disappointed. He felt like his efforts aren’t adding up anywhere and came to resolution that last chair is still part of the orchestra so he’s going to choose to be grateful for the seat. He’s going to do his best and cheer others on. He’s the loyal fan. The 12th man.
The scores were CLOSE. Only .12 points between 8-12 chair, and only like 30 points between first and last.
Corbin got 12th chair.
Truly a 12th man. He is so so happy.
I’m really just proud of them for trying.
Nice work, Corbin and Soren!
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