“I wish to ... go play in the New York Philharmonic.”Johanna , age 16
Sacramento and Northeastern California Chapter
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Below is a letter from Johanna, after realizing her most heartfelt wish to go play in the New York Philharmonic.
Dear Make-A-Wish,
Although the purpose of this note is to thank you for sending my family and me on the trip of a lifetime, I can't possibly express my incredible gratitude with just words on paper. But I'm going to try. The week my family and I spent in New York this December was easily the best of my life. The moment I stepped off the plane, I set foot into a wonderful dream land.
When I played in the Friday rehearsal with the New York Philharmonic (on my brand new Lorie oboe) I thought nothing would top that. That is, until the concert. Oh my gosh! With the brass blaring behind me, the sound of the strings swelling in front of me, the percussion vibrating the floor, and the woodwinds like liquid all around me, my dream came true! I couldn't have asked for more!
At the end of the concert when we were standing and the audience was applauding, I leaned over to Joseph Robinson, the oboist, and said, "My heart is beating so fast my body can't keep up." That was the way the whole trip was, and the concert was the climax!
Probably the most special thing about the whole experience was the relationship I developed with Joe. We have so much in common—big things like our shared love for music, and little things like our shared love for tuna fish sandwiches. We even have the same nickname—"Joboe."
Sincerely,
Johanna
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I think this is incredible, and I'm so happy to hear this wish was granted. I myself am a sixteen-year-old oboist and would love to play with the Philharmonic and Joe Robinson. Awesome!
Jessica
- Jessica 05/12/2007 19:37 -
I just want to let you know that you are in my prayers. I wish you the best of luck with all of your music and work! May God be with you the whole way!!!!!!!!!!!
- Tionna Forney 04/30/2007 7:02 -
I hope that all of your wishes come true!! You are blessed by the Lord, and don't forget to put him #1 in all of your doings. May god bless u!!
- Tionna 10/02/2007 8:28 -
Your letter gave me goosebumps. I can see in your face and hear in your words that you are a very special person who will accomplish great things! You have already inspired me. Thank you for making my day with your letter.
- Tiffany 01/23/2008 6:28 -
Wow...it was so descriptive! I could see it all....feel it all.....You must have been so happy! God bless!
- Lauren 07/09/2008 8:08 -
dear johanna,
i am jared and i just read your wish and i have the same exact wish. i am not 16 years old or an oboe player, but the philharmonic will be seeing a new clarinet soon!
i hope you have a good and long happy life.
your wish buddy,
jared
- jared 01/12/2012 16:58
