Last month, the Pan-Tones made a presentation at our alma mater, the University of North Texas.

I remember my student experience well, and it was quite difficult at times- lots of insecurity and struggle. I was stressed and exhausted all the time.

Our goal was to break the expectations of studio class, and have the students participate in the music with us. We didn’t want an “us and them” situation.

In order to break down that wall, we had flutists from the studio join us on some of the tunes (as well as Professor Sundberg).

We also had everyone do the Macarena and sing along to one of our songs. The students were great sports about participating, and I do think it helped loosen them up and feel a part of the music making. 🙂