I wish I grew up in Europe, and I would be very disappointed if I didn't get to return to Prague to play more music. Any changes I'll make will probably be to get another chance to travel through music, and to keep it in my life. Tess Woodbury, Oboe

The tour, particularly the joint performance with the Potsdam Youth Orchestra, has encouraged me to practice more. Jill Reisner, trombone

It didn't change too much regarding music but as a member of the orchestra I really felt that our counterparts in Potsdam did much better in working together as part of a whole and it is something that I hope to work towards in the future through communication and being more compliant. Suzie Li, violin

After playing with the Potsdam Youth Orchestra, I realize that with an increased level of intensity we could rise to a higher level in our musical performance. Kirsten Skabelund, violin

This tour has caused me to think more carefully about every part of the orchestra and listen to all the details. Getting to know each member of the orchestra has helped me to do this. Most of the time I just listen to my part and count rests when I'm not playing, but it makes music all the more enjoyable if you can hear all the parts. Ann Rodier, violin