This is the twenty-eighth installment of a new chapter in our Student Features series on the blog that we will be posting leading up to the 2017 Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha. Music for All will be featuring three honor ensembles (Honor Band of America, Honor Orchestra of America, and the Jazz Band of America) at the Music for All National Festival, March 9th through March 11th. We look forward to getting to know all of these wonderful students who have been accepted into these prestigious ensembles!
Name: Phebe Sager
Hometown: Sebring, FL
School Name: Homeschool
Instrument: Cello
Which Ensemble Are You In?
Honor Orchestra of America
What made you decide to apply to be a part of the ensemble?
Some of my friends have participated before and told me wonderful things about the program.
What are three things you’ve learned from being involved in band or orchestra?
One thing that I have learned is that the key to making exquisite music is to listen to the other players in the ensemble. I’ve also learned how to work with people with all different kinds of personalities. Finally, I have learned that each conductor has their own style of conducting.
Most memorable moment in band or orchestra?
My most memorable moment in orchestra was backing Josh Turner at the Grand Ole Opry with the Fine Arts Summer Academy.
Besides band/orchestra, what are you involved in at school?
I enjoy reading, crafting, photography, and writing.
What book have you read that you would recommend?
I would recommend the Kingdom Quest Series, the Viking Quest series, Pride and Prejudice, and the Zion Chronicles.
What’s your favorite song or piece of music?
Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Mint Chocolate Chip
What’s your favorite non-music related hobby or past time?
Crafting and Blogging
What’s one piece of advice you’d give a friend who needs some inspiration or motivation?
Whatever you do, do it as unto the Lord.
What’s your current plan for what you want to do after graduating high school?
I would like to major in Music Performance and Music Education. I would also like to attend the Great Commission Bible Institute.
Have you participated in MFA/BOA events before? Which ones?
No
Tell us something interesting/unique about you:
I am an excellent marksman.
