Emily Thompson leads the students in rehearsal

“Cupid’s Bow” is a new, original musical with book and lyrics by Emily Thompson and music by Richard D. Russell. On January 30, a special rehearsal was held by the cast members, who are all students at Central School in East Hanover New Jersey.

What made the rehearsal special was that a few dozen students visiting from China were in attendance. After they listened to “Cupid’s Bow”, they in turn performed songs and other skits for the American students.

“Cupid’s Bow” has its premiere February 12 at 6pm at the Central School in East Hanover, NJ.

American and Chinese teachers line up with students

The Chinese and American students assemble for a group photo

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Jennifer Higdon, one of my favorite contemporary composers (and just an all-out nice person, too), has some great insight into what’s going on the first few times you go to a rehearsal of your music. Some patience might pay off! Keep these insights in mind:

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