Amplify!

This summer our church put on an awesome performing arts/music camp called Amplify!

It was amazing! They offered lessons in musical instruments and musical theater. The instructors were all professionals with a lot of talent and experience.

Abbie was involved in the musical theater track. She performed in the Opener, speaking part to introduce a band, solo in Hard Knock Life (Annie), Seize the Day (Newsies), and the Finale. Each morning began with Biblical lessons such as, using your God-given talents to honor Him and give Him all of the glory. A few lyrics from the theme song, Amplify..."Come on, get up, and shout it loud, Amplify the sound...elevate the God of ages".

There was also a music theory class they attended each day where they learned a few songs on a recorder. The camp was 5 days long and then a Showcase Performance on the last night of the camp. All of the groups (bands and theater groups) did an amazing job!

Hillside Community Church once again rose to the challenge of a big new project and it was a huge success. Can't wait til next summer's camp!

introducing the next band

recorders

Seize the Day

Abbie and Abby