No Ordinary Love

Chapter 69

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Zayra was visiting Mr. Christensen after her appointment with Dr. Rose. He had explained to her the concert and how it worked and what they did. He showed her a few videos of the previous years and Zayra was able to get the general idea of what this concert truly was.

It was a big thing in New York. She was suddenly a bit nervous. She didn't expect it to be such a big thing. Oh well, she had already promised everyone. They talked about the songs that they had in mind, and some of the songs that Thomas had suggested they do. Zayra looked at the song list and moved her head side to side as she thought about each one.

"Thomas wants to do this one for the beginning of the show, he said you guys had thought about doing this song a while back." she looked at the song he pointed.

She smiled bright. "Yes, that's right, we had an idea on how to do it."

"He said he'd like you to conduct it."

She looked up at him. She had conducted his class before but never on a large scale crowd. She was nervous about conducting Julliard students. She started to feel nervous. Mr. Christensen smiled, he saw her nervous eyes.

"Zayra, I know you can do it. I've seen you do it before. If you'd like, you can practice here with me, when ever you have a chance."

"I think I am."

"Do you have any songs you'd like to play?"

"Well, I thought about it, I was talking to Thomas and I kind of like to start my part with this one song, it's not on the list and then work with the other songs."

"Okay, write it down, I'll let Ross know. If you think of other songs, let me or Ross know just remember that we need to complete the list by August. When are you going back to New York?"

"I think in June. I'm trying to catch Josh's tour."

He nodded. "Well, if you go in June, I'd like to meet up with you there if that's okay?"

"Of course. I'll try to stay in New York for a while so that we can get the most practice as possible."

He nodded content. He walked around pacing. "There's one song that I'd like to add to the list, I think the Juniors in Julliard would appreciate this son, I figured since the concert is close to Xmas day, I'd like to put a few holidays songs without it sounding to..."

"Xmasy?"

"Yes."

"What song?"

"Awake the Iron"

Zayra smile was bright. She liked that song. "That would definitely be a good song for them. Add it to the list. It has an energetic rhythm, a powerful percussive writing and intensity. It's like a street battlefield theme song."

He smiled at her, liking her interpretation of the song.

"So it's settled. I'll call Ross and let him know the new changes." he waited a minute, looking at her intently. "Zayra, I'm really glad that you're doing this with us. I'm really glad that you're sticking to music period. Yes I'm a bit disappointed that you didn't go to Julliard but....there's always next year."

She smiled. "Thank you."

"So what are your plans after this?"

"I am meeting a couple of friends for dinner."

"Okay, are you stopping by tomorrow?"

"You best believe it Mr. C." she grabbed her bags ready to leave.