# @macjournalism on Instagram

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- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24341655-macjournalism-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-10-24T23:59:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** McCallum Journalism (@macjournalism) — https://gondola.cc/macjournalism

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VERTICAL VIRTUOSOS: The McCallum Orchestra performed at its Fall Vertical Team Concert on Wednesday afternoon. The concert featured performances from all ensembles, and the Lamar Middle School orchestra.
 
The program began with a performance by the Lamar Middle School’s philharmonic orchestra and symphony orchestra, followed by Mac’s ninth-grade orchestra, Mac’s concert orchestra, Mac’s chamber orchestra, and ended with all the musicians coming on stage for a few final songs. 

A new member of the orchestra family, freshman violinist Sophia Davis, shared how the freshman orchestra has been preparing for this concert.
 
“I’ve been practicing a lot, both outside of school and in class during third period,” she said. “It’s been an up-and-down roller coaster some days, but I feel that today’s performance went pretty well.”

Another performer was chamber orchestra senior and cello player Grace Schlegel. They’ve become fond of the music selections for this year’s fall concert.

“I really enjoy the pieces that we played today,” they said. “Specifically, I enjoyed the Triptyque. It’s easy to get into, and I think people enjoy listening to it. There’s always something grabbing your attention when listening, and it includes uncommon intervals and chord progressions. The first concert is always really laid-back, but it’s still a good opportunity to see how we sound outside of the classroom.” 

Schlegel has become a leader in the orchestra, and they’ve been taking on new positions within the cello section. 

“My sophomore/junior year, I was with the same people in the cello section, which is rare in an orchestra,” they said. “I was always used to having an upperclassman lead, so it’s definitely a change for me because now I’m the senior.”

The orchestra will continue to work hard in preparation for future concerts and the upcoming UIL season.

Photos and caption by Wren Vanderford.

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