Il Sistema

posted October 19, 2009

Jay and I watched this today, both of us totally transfixed. Jay’s attention didn’t waver except during the parts where the conductor spoke. Jay also clapped along (though not exactly on the beat) when the orchestra members clapped. Watch with your kids. For more about Il Sistima, click here.

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