Music and Fireworks Galore

The Georgetown Festival of the Arts just concluded its 10th year in Central Texas.   A number of happenings during the festival charged admission fees, but on Saturday night, lovers of good classical music brought their lawn chairs, blankets,  and plenty of food and drink to take  in the atmosphere of San Gabriel Park with no admission charge at all, making this a very family-friendly experience, welcoming to kids and adults alike.  Band directors from the Georgetown ISD brought instruments for children to try out at their Instrument Petting Zoo.  3-year-old Wake Caskey enjoyed the alto saxophone as older brother Ryland, 5, waited his turn.  And 3-year-old Genesis Gonzalez found time to snuggle with Rollo, her chihuahua puppy.   This year’s theme was a Spanish Fiesta (with a French twist) and included music by Isaac Albeniz, Enrique Granados and Manuel de Falla.   Doing the honors on a pleasant night were members of the Round Rock Symphony as well as orchestra, band and choral students from Georgetown High School.    Around 9:30, at the conclusion of the music, a fireworks display filled the clear skies.   Photographing fireworks is something that’s always challenging, but I put forth my efforts with this post.