Rest in Peace, Mikey O

I remember going to my first music theory class at Ithaca College and sitting next to a cute and very nice guy who turned out to be a very good friend all through college. We were in pretty much all of the same classes together except for band and orchestra( he played the euphonium, and I play the violin) He passed away of a heart attack today. I am very sad, but I am also glad that he is in a better place. My prayers are with his family.

Day of Alternative String Styles

Tony, Nicholas, Michael, and I participated in a day of Alternative String Styles, hosted by the American String Teachers Association. We learned how to improvise in different styles - blues, jazz, Indian, rock and roll. Musicians like Bridgid Bibbens, Michael Coffey, Mike Bloch, and Steven Uh were the clinicians. At the end of the day, there was a concert, where the clinicians showed off their various styles and invited the students to join them. Michael played a solo with Steven Uh, and Nicholas played a solo with Bridgid Bibbens' group. It was a great day!

Veteran's Day Performance

Tony and Michael performed with the Metrognomes at the VA Hospital on Veteran's Day. It was a great performance!

Carving Pumpkins

Tony helped Michael carve his pumpkin for Halloween. Michael was very proud of it!

Homecoming 2009

I have a few pictures to catch up on. Here are a few pictures of my students at the Homecoming parade.