Thursday, June 14, 2012

Midweek at the Mountain

Morgan Edwards, 2012 OSAI Counselor, is our guest blogger this week.



Students are working hard here at the mountain, practicing, rehearsing, and learning! After putting all of their energy into their artistry as well as watching their instructors put on incredible shows and presentations every night, they are wiped out by the time they go to cabin meeting with their counselors. 


Despite their tiredness, the students have been working extremely hard in their disciplines. 


This picture shows OSAI acting student Cassidy Callahan practicing her monologue on the amphitheater bleachers.




Yesterday, drawing and printmaking students sketched in the ballet class. OSAI allows students the unique opportunity to be inspired by and appreciate all of the fine arts, not just their own discipline. 







OSAI ballet students dancing at the barre.















Orchestra students constantly practice their instruments for their performance of Igor Stravinsky's "Firebird" on Saturday. 





















The past few nights have also been very eventful for the students. After working all day with their instructors, they attended performances and presentations where their instructors showcase their art in some way.

Photography instructor Susan kae Grant demonstrates how she creates her dream-inspired shadow photography. 









Creative writing instructor Peter Richards reads his poetry to the students. 













Last night, students saw a film by film and video instructor Tom Quinn. Following the film and a long standing ovation from the students, Quinn had time for a Q and A session.












As you can see, students at OSAI are immersed in art throughout the day as well as in the evenings. The energy continues to flow throughout this magical place, and the students are learning more than they could ever imagine. Look forward to pictures of student performances that will take place on Saturday!

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