7-1 Edmond students at Quartz Mountain

The Edmond Sun

June 30, 2008 11:21 pm

— Michael Jones, 16
• Edmond Santa Fe High School
• Orchestra

Q: Why did you want to attend OSAI this year?
A: The past two years I have been have really changed my perception of music and art and I really enjoyed being around people who are so dedicated.

Q: What do you hope to learn this year?
A: I hope to learn about new concepts of music and further expand my ideas and feelings towards music.

Q: What do you enjoy most about the arts?
A: Self-expression.

Q: As an artist, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: As an artist, I see myself enjoying life as a musician and fulfilling my purpose in life through music. Changing the ideas and perceptions of music so that the general public will once again enjoy classical music.


Annelise Kampschaefer, 18
• Deer Creek High School
• Choral music

Q: Why did you want to attend OSAI this year?
A: To expand my knowledge with new and exciting composers and diretors. It's also always fun to see friends from previous years and watch all of the other art forms perform.

Q: What do you hope to learn this year?
A: I hope to learn anything that the new directors can teach me, and I also hope to learn more about all of the other arts as well.

Q: What do you enjoy most about the arts?
A: I enjoy the unique 'art culture' that comes with it and how it affects people in a profound and meaningful way, even if they aren’t aware of it.

Q: As an artist, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: I have absolutely no clue. Hopefully doing something productive.


Wilson Kerr, 16
• Edmond North High School
• Acting

Q: Why did you want to attend OSAI this year?
A: To help improve my skills in acting and to learn from the professionals that will be teaching. They are the best of the best.

Q: What do you hope to learn this year?
A: I hope to improve my improvisation skills and to become better at character development.

Q: What do you enjoy most about the arts?
A: The adrenaline rush that I get when I stand before an audience.

Q: As an artist, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: I hope to be a working actor.

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