(written by guest blogger Bruce Atwell, Principal Horn, FVSO)
I have been the principal French horn of the Fox Valley
Symphony since 1998. Over the course of those 16 years I have witnessed amazing
artistic growth of the orchestra. The Fox Valley now has one of the premier
orchestras in the state, something to be very proud of as a community.
The
players come from all walks of life, many are full time professional musicians
and many have day jobs but the commitment to music making and to preserving this
beautiful art form is universal. This is more than a collection of musicians;
it is a family that comes together to present the incredible repertoire
of the symphony orchestra to the community. I have seen the response from the
audience to our concerts-you can feel the pride and love that is transferred
from musicians to audience and back-there really is nothing else like it.
As the musician representative on the board of
directors, I am particularly struck by the dedication of the board members who
support and run this fine orchestra. I have been an orchestral musician for
over 30 years and I have never seen a more committed, caring, and passionate
board of directors and staff.
The Fox Valley must protect and preserve this
incredible asset. It should be a point of pride for everyone who lives here.
When a community cares about art it creates a wonderful place to live and work.
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