Exclamations and enthusiasm
Ms. Chen is known for her exclamations and enthusiasm during rehearsal.
Example: today she shouted “Don’t rush your apple!!” at the
percussionists. Ms. Chen is very good at making things that would
otherwise seem random fit perfectly into place. That sentence, so weird
when taken out of context, makes perfect sense to me. That, combined
with the unbelievable amount of energy she unleashes from the podium,
makes me really glad to have her back, even if it is only for three
weeks or so.
Michael P. Lee, Clarinet, Asst. Principal