In America, when you go to an orchestra concert, the audience expects to sit still for about 2 hours, listening to classical music by students who are superglued to the floor with their instruments. It's very boring for everyone involved... both players and family/friends. Take it from me... I played the bass in an orchestra show once in high school. Notice I said, "once". 0_o
So, you can imagine my surprise when the GMBB Concert had a light show, Disney Princesses and Princes coming to life (in full costume), dancing Baseball Club members, comedy routines, a GMBBBoys Club, dancing, JPop Best and glow sticks. Not to mention the video montage to introduce all the members and the posters and pictures out in the lobby which made it all seem like one big family gathering.
I was also surprised to see so many students and teachers coming out to show support for their friends and fellow classmates. All the major clubs were there and I saw so many students. Even graduated students, and students from other schools. On a Sunday. The middle of a Sunday. This would never happen in America. I know... I've done countless years of School Choir productions. It's only ever the parents and grandparents that attend.
Japan never ceases to impress and amaze me. The more I'm here, the more I realize the rest of the world has a lot to learn from its example.
The Gotemba Minami Brass Band Concert was a great day. I can't wait for next year!
I don't have as many pictures as I would have liked. I found myself just enjoying the moment rather than focusing on taking pictures of everything. But, I hope you enjoy the pictures I do have :)
Why, yes, that would be a disco ball up there ;)
This is one of the posters from the lobby. It's the First Year's poster!
Even the curtain was amazing! haha :)
GMBBBoys Club!
You aren't seeing things. That's Aladdin with his lamp and the Genie!
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